Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 ears of sweet corn with kernels removed (about 1 cup kernels)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 pound bay scallops
  • Essence, recipe follows
  • 1 black truffle
  • Drizzle of truffle oil
  • 3 long chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • In a saute pan, heat the butter.
  • Saute the corn for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cream and bring up to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cream thickens.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
  • Season the scallops with Essence.
  • Sear the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes or until the scallops have a nice sear on each side.
  • Spoon the sauce into a shallow bowl.
  • Arrange the scallops over the sauce.
  • Shave the truffles over the scallops and drizzle with the truffle oil.
  • Garnish with long chives and chopped chives.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.