whiskey beet scallops pineapple edamame puree

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Denver, CO
Updated on May 28, 2015

I love seafood and i love trying new flavors with seafood. I wanted to test out some new purees and they came out FEINtastic. Easy to make, fresh and sooooooo FEIN. ENJOY

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 large scallops
  • 1/3 cup whiskey
  • 2 medium beets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups edamame
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 slice red bell pepper
  • 1 slice orange bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper
  • 1 small green bell pepper
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh
  • 1 small mango
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup risotto, uncooked
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cold
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon feiny's chesapeake bay rub
  • 1 pinch micro greens

How To Make whiskey beet scallops pineapple edamame puree

  • Step 1
    STEP 1 Preheat oven to 400 and cut tops off of beets. Add beets to a baking dish and Rub oil around outside of beets and will halfway with water. Place foil around top and roast for 1 hr. Beets should be tender and you should be able to push a fork or knife through the beets. Peel skin off and rough chop. Add to blender with 1/3 cup water. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Step 2
    STEP 2 Peel Mango and cut into small dice. Add mango to blender with maple syrup and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Step 3
    STEP 3 Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until absorbed. Add Mushrooms. Add half the broth (1 cups) and simmer, stirring once, until absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining broth and simmer, stirring once, until the rice is tender and creamy, 8 to 10 minutes. (If the rice is not cooked through and the mixture is dry, add more broth and continue to cook until tender.) Stir in the Parmesan and the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Step 4
    STEP 4 Cook edamame in boiling water for 10 minutes. Then take the beans out. Add edamame beans, garlic cloves, pineapple juice into blender. Add a few tbsp of olive oil and a few tbsp of water to smooth out the puree. Continue to add oil or water to get the consistency you like. Set aside.
  • Step 5
    STEP 5 Feinly mince all the peppers and pineapple together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Step 6
    STEP 6 Heat stove top to medium-high heat and add oil. Rub Seafood Seasoning on scallops and sear for 2 minutes per side. Add 1/3 cup beet and whiskey mixture pan and cook for 1 minute. PLATING Place 1/3 cup of Edamame Puree in the middle of the plate. Add 2 oz of Risotto. Place 3 Scallops on top and 1 TBL Salsa. Drizzle Mango Puree and Beet Puree. Place 6 Micro Greens around the plate and 3 on top on Salsa. ENJOY

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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