Thursday, February 25, 2010

NW WINDS SUNSHINE - Sea Scallops, wild rice

Northwest winds will buffet the beach today at about 25 MPH The tide is low most of the day and there are no worries about rip currents
.The air won't get out of the 60's and the water is only about 70. The sun should shine bright despite the wind.

SEA SCALLOPS, WILD RICE
Sea scallops - 1 doz
Wild rice - ½ cup
Kosher salt
Black pepper, fresh ground
Orange - thin sliced
Orange zest from one orange
Frozen peas - 4 oz.
Olive oil - 3 TBL
Flour- ½ cup
Steam a ½ cup of wild rice and reserve warm. Defrost the peas.and mix with the rice
Dredge the shallots in flour with kosher salt and pepper. Heat a pan to medium add the olive oil and now brown the shallots , about 1 minute per side.
Sprinkle with the orange zest as they brown.
Serve on a bed of wild rice and peas with slices of orange over the top
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