Scallops With Caper Raisin Butter

Difficulty:
1/5

 

Ease of preparation rating: Easy
Yield: 4 servings

 

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

1/3 cup (80 ml) capers, drained

¼ cup (60 ml) golden raisins

¾ cup (180 ml) water

1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter

Salt and pepper

 

For the cauliflower and scallops:

¼ cup (60 ml) ghee, divided

12 cauliflower florets

12 large sea scallops, at room temperature

 

To garnish:

2 tablespoons (30 ml) parsley, chopped

Nutmeg, to taste

 

Method:

For the sauce:

In a small saucepan simmer capers and raisins in water for 10 minutes or until raisins are plump.

Transfer mixture to a blender and add the butter one tablespoon at a time while blending.

Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

For the cauliflower and scallops:

Preheat grill to medium/high or 375 F (190 C).

Toss cauliflower in half of the ghee.

Season with salt, pepper and place on the grill, depending on the size of the florets cook for 3 minutes a side.

Preheat the grill to high or 400 F (205 C).

Toss the scallops in the remaining ghee, salt and pepper.

Place on the grill and cook for 1 minute per side.

Pour the caper raisin sauce on a plate, place cauliflower and scallops on the sauce.

To garnish:

Top with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg and chopped parsley.

Note: Cooking times and temperatures will vary depending on the size and type of your barbeque.