Sea Scallop Truffled Ratatouille and Clementine Beurre Blanc

Method

1.    Sear sea scallop in olive oil and butter until slightly
browned on each side.
2.    Lay warmed ratatouille in center of plate.
3.    Place scallop on top of ratatouille.
4.    Drizzle beurre blanc around plate.

Truffled Ratatouille

1.    Sauté vegetables separately in olive oil.
2.    When all cooked, combine in a large pot.
3.    Add tomato paste, 1 ounce of water and orange juice.
4.    Cook out tomato paste.
5.    Add basil and truffles.
6.    Season to taste.

Clementine Beurre Blanc

1.    Sweat shallots, thyme and citrus zest.
2.    Add citrus juice and white wine.
3.    Season with salt and pepper and reduce to sec.
4.    Add tarragon and heavy cream and reduce by half.
5.    Strain through a china cap, finish with butter and
season to taste.

Appetizer, Entrée
Serves: 1, Ratatouille makes 4 portions.