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Chocolate-Dusted Scallops with Vanilla Butter Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Chocolate-Dusted Scallops with Vanilla Butter Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Chocolate-Dusted Scallops with Vanilla Butter Sauce (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into gaufrettes
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp dried fennel seeds, toasted and ground
3/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp fine salt
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
vegetable oil, for frying
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
2 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 stick cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces
1 medium orange , segmented

Directions:

Heat frying oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
In batches, add sweet potatoes to oil and fry until crispy, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a shallow dish, combine the cocoa, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Lightly dredge 1 side of the scallops in the spice mixture, shaking to remove the excess.
In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallops in batches as necessary and cook until just cooked through and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending upon thickness. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
In a medium skillet, melt the sugar over medium heat. When it starts to caramelize, add the vinegar, wine, vanilla bean and seeds, zest and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and cook until thickened and reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat and whisk in the butter several pieces at a time, adding additional pieces just as the previous ones are almost incorporated. Remove from the heat and remove the vanilla bean. Stir in the orange segments and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
Spoon the sauce onto 4 plates and top with the scallops. Serve immediately with the sweet potato gaufrettes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	785.61 Kcal (3289 kJ)
Calories from fat	346.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.53g	59%
Cholesterol	86.96mg	29%
Sodium	2982.59mg	124%
Potassium	1348.06mg	29%
Total Carbs	105.05g	35%
Sugars	8.48g	34%
Dietary Fiber	15.39g	62%
Protein	12.06g	24%
Vitamin C	39.4mg	66%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	157.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.12 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.57g	59%
Cholesterol	32.89mg	29%
Sodium	1128.01mg	124%
Potassium	509.83mg	29%
Total Carbs	39.73g	35%
Sugars	3.21g	34%
Dietary Fiber	5.82g	62%
Protein	4.56g	24%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	66%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	20%
Iron	1.4mg	21%
Calcium	59.7mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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