The Secret Ingredient (Coffee): Seared Scallops with Espresso Beurre Blanc Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 5 stems of parsley (stems only), coarsely chopped
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso dissolved in 1/4 cup recently boiled water
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Fine sea salt
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons or 4 ounces) very cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 12 to 16 large sea scallops

Directions

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