Pillaging & Plunder in The Galley, 2010 Taste of the Beach Recipes

Pan Seared Wasabi Sea Scallops: Pan sear sea scallops until golden brown on both sides. Add wasabi sauce, shallot butter and garnish with sliced green onions.  Serve with sushi rice.

WASABI Sauce: 1/2 cup wasabi powser; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 TSP ginger-minced; 1/2 TSP garlic; 1/4 cup sweet rice wine vinegar; 1/3 cup brown sugar

Mushroom Duxelle:   2   1/2 lbs. mushrooms, minced;  4 oz choppped shallots; 2 TBSP chopped parsely; 1 cup white wine; 1 TBSP flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 1/4 cups  bread crumbs; 3/4 lb Andouille sausage; 1 TBSP olive oil

Shallot Butter: Reduction of  1/2 lb. shallots, peeled and minced; 2 cups white wine; 2 TBSP butter

Simmer over medium heat, stirring often until a syrupy consistency is reached (reduce by half).  Should yield 6-8 oz.   Cool. Add 2 lbs. butter, whip until creamy white-about 8-12 minutes.  Add to any sauce at last minute. Use to baste grilled foods.

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