CHUCK'S CARROT BUTTER

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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     condiment

Time 50m

Yield 1 liter

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound semi-salted butter
1 liter (1 quart) carrot juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 fresh sea scallops
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil
Handful fresh micro arugula

Steps:

  • For the Carrot Butter: Melt the butter.
  • In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, let the carrot juice reduce by half. It will take approximately 25 minutes.
  • Once it's reduced, transfer the reduced juice to a tall, hand blender friendly container.
  • Slowly pour in the butter, and blend to create an emulsion. Basically, you want a uniform color a sure sign that the butter and juice have come together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • You can store it in an airtight container in your fridge, but you need to reheat it before using again as the butter will harden, and give it another buzz.
  • For the scallops: Score the scallops with a checkerboard pattern and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a pan on high heat, add a splash of canola oil. Add the scallops and cook 2 minutes per side. Plate him or her on a simple white dish. Drizzle a generous amount of the carrot butter over each scallop and garnish with a handful of micro arugula.

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