Ingredients
- 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 2 cups peanut oil
- 3 large artichoke hearts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 large scallops
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced shallot
- 2 thyme sprigs, chopped
- ½ bunch fresh sage, in julienne
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
718 calories; 57 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 30 grams monounsaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 15 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 51 milligrams cholesterol; 517 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Boil Jerusalem artichokes in salted water until tender. Drain well, peel, and puree in blender. Set aside in warm spot.
- Heat honey over medium heat until darkened. Add vinegar, and cook until thickened. Add sherry, and keep mixture warm.
- Heat peanut oil in a deep, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Thinly slice artichoke hearts. Drop into hot oil in batches, and cook until crisp and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels; keep them warm.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Season scallops. Add to pan, and cook until browned on one side, then turn, and cook a few seconds longer. Stir in butter, shallots and thyme. Remove scallops from pan, and add honey mixture. Bring to a boil.
- Spoon puree onto 4 serving plates. Divide scallops among plates, spoon sauce over and around, then top with crispy artichoke slices and julienned sage.
1 hour 30 minutes
Dining and Cooking