Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 c. Fresh corn kernels
  • 1/3 c. Finely-minced onions
  • 1 tsp Chopped garlic
  • 1/4 c. Small-diced red peppers
  • 1 head Frisee
  • 2 Tbsp. Minced parsley
  • 1/4 c. Water
  • 12 x Diver scallops removed from shell (use very large scallops if divers are not available) Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 c. Sugar (in a pie tin)
  • 1 c. Pureed truffle cream of corn warm (cook 1 c. of fresh corn down with cream, salt and pepper, puree and finish with truffle oil)
  • 1 x Black truffle shaved
  • 3 x Chives, long
  • 2 Tbsp. Minced chives see * Note

Method

  • In a saute/fry pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil.
  • When the oil is warm, saute/fry the corn, onions, garlic, and peppers for 3 min.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the frisee, parsley and water.
  • Cook to wilt the frisee, about 2 min.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the scallops in the sugar.
  • In a saute/fry pan, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp.
  • of extra virgin olive oil.
  • When the pan is smoking warm, caramelize the scallops for 2 to 3 min on each side.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Spoon the sauce on the bottom of the plate.
  • Mound the salad in the center of the sauce.
  • Arrange the scallops around the salad.
  • Garnish with shaved truffle, long chives, minced chives and Emeril's Essence.
  • This recipe yields 4 appetizer servings.