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Scallop Mousse with Endive Garnish

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Apr. 2007

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Bi

Ingredients

Scallops 50g - Slice each scallop into two thin pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Unsalted butter 10g
White wine 50ml
Heavy cream 50ml
Mayonnaise 40g
Gelatin powder 1g - Soften in 1 tsp of water.
Capers 1 tbsp - Reserve some for garnish.
Endive (chicory), lemon, parsley As needed

Instructions

  1. In a frying pan, melt butter and cook the scallops over low heat. Add white wine and cook gently until plump.
  2. Once cooled, place the scallops and 50ml of the cooking liquid into a food processor and blend.
  3. Add heavy cream, mayonnaise, the softened gelatin, and capers, and blend further.
  4. Pour into a container and chill in the refrigerator until set.
  5. Fill endive leaves with the mousse from step 4, and garnish with capers, lemon, and parsley.

Note: If you don't have a food processor, use a mortar and pestle.