Artichokes with Scallops and Beurre Blanc

Pan-fried scallops and crispy baby artichokes served with a rich, buttery chive and tomato white wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1432.6 kcals 2865.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.8 grams 45.6 grams
Fat 139.3 grams 278.5 grams
Protein 31.2 grams 62.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Butter
For glazing
225
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
Liquids
60
ml
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
4
tbsp
Chives
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
75
ml
Olive Oil
Divided use
Seafood
6
piece
Scallops
Cleaned
Vegetables
450
g
Baby Artichokes
Tough leaves removed, peeled to inner layer, halved lengthwise
2
piece
Shallots
Finely sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
Peeled, seeded, finely chopped

Steps

  • Place lemon juice in a bowl of cold water.
  • Trim, peel, and halve the artichokes, then submerge them in the lemon water.
  • Simmer shallots, vinegar, and wine in a saucepan until only 30ml of liquid remains.
  • Add 15ml of water and simmer until the liquid reduces to 15ml.
  • Gradually whisk in 225g of butter, 25g at a time, over low heat.
  • Strain the sauce through a sieve and stir in salt, pepper, chives, and tomatoes.
  • Fry the artichokes in 30ml of olive oil until crisp and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pan-sear the scallops in the remaining oil for two minutes per side.
  • Add 25g of butter to the scallop pan to glaze them.
  • Serve scallops and artichokes topped with the warm sauce.