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

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