Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Pat 12 ounces sea scallops very dry, remove any tough side muscles, and season all over with 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt. Let stand for 10 minutes while preparing the produce, then blot the surfaces dry again.

2. 2.

   Prepare the September produce and garnishes:

   • Cut the kernels from 2 ears bi-color corn and reserve as the purée corn.
   • Cut the kernels from 1 ear bi-color corn and reserve separately as the relish corn.
   • Halve 8 ounces Organic Sweet Prince cherry tomatoes.
   • Thinly slice 2 tablespoons Organic Chives.
   • Finely grate the zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from 1/2 Organic Lemon.
3. 3.

   Combine the purée corn in a small saucepan with:

   • 1/2 cup heavy cream
   • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
   • 1/4 cup water
   • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

   Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender.

4. 4.

   Carefully blend the corn mixture until very smooth, using a countertop or immersion blender. Return it to the saucepan and keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

5. 5.

   Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the relish corn and cook for 2 minutes. Add the prepared tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, just until glossy and warmed. Remove from the heat and fold in the prepared lemon zest, lemon juice, and chives to make the corn-tomato relish.

6. 6.

   Heat a heavy skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, followed by the seasoned scallops in a single layer. Sear without moving for about 2 minutes, until deeply golden. Turn, add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and baste for 1 to 2 minutes; pull the scallops at 125°F. Transfer them to a plate and rest for 2 minutes.

7. 7.

   Spoon the warm corn purée onto two shallow plates, arrange the scallops on top, and finish with the corn-tomato relish and any browned butter from the skillet.

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