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Bay Scallops Amuse Bouche

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 16 -20

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp non-pareil capers
  • 1/2 lb bay scallops
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Half a lemon
  • Sprinkle lemon zest

Equipment & Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet or fry pan
  • Sushi spoons

Instructions

  • Melt butter in saucepan on low heat.
  • Add flour and stir until combined.
  • Add milk and cream, slowly and stir well.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper, and continue to stir.
  • Raise heat to medium, and continue stirring and allow sauce to reduce a little.
  • Add capers and allow them to heat through while stirring slowly, then remove from heat.
  • Heat oil in skillet or pan then carefully add scallops.
  • Sear on both side on high heat, then squeeze lemon juice over the scallops.
  • Fill base of each sushi spoon with cream sauce.
  • Then top with three scallops in each spoon.
  • Sprinkle with some lemon zest and serve immediately.