Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sweet butter
  • 1 teaspoon shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 pound red grapes, seeded and skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup demi glaze
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 to 16 ounce sea scallops
  • 5 cups frying oil
  • 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, julienne
  • 1 leek, julienne
  • Parsley to garnish

Method

  • In a saucepot, place 1/2 tablespoon butter, shallot, ginger and grapes.
  • Saute until soft.
  • Add sugar until dissolved and deglaze pot with wine and reduce till half.
  • After reduced, add demi glaze and reduce again until possible to coat the back of a spoon.
  • To finish sauce, add 1/2 tablespoon butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a separate pan, add remaining butter.
  • Add seasoned scallops and saute until lightly browned.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a large stockpot, heat the oil and fry the potato and leek until crispy.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • To plate add 2 ounces of sauce on each dish and arrange 6 scallops around each plate.
  • Pile the vegetables in the center of the plate.
  • Garnish with parsley.