SCALLOPS WITH SAFFRON LOBSTER SAUCE AND CAVIAR

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Scallops With Saffron Lobster Sauce and Caviar image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups dry white wine
1 2-pound lobster
2 1/2 teaspoons cold, unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and minced
1 cup sparkling wine
1 pound large sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
3 tablespoons golden caviar
8 cups cleaned and stemmed spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring the white wine to a boil over high heat. Add the lobster, cover, reduce heat and steam for 10 minutes. Remove the lobster and set aside. Reserve the broth.
  • When the lobster is cool, remove the meat from the claws and tail and set aside. Use a sharp knife to split the body and to break the shell into 2- to 3-inch chunks. Place the shells in the reserved lobster broth over low heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Strain and set aside.
  • Melt 1 teaspoon of the butter in a clean saucepan. Add the shallots, and saute until softened, about 30 seconds. Add the lobster broth and the sparkling wine, and bring to a slow simmer. Add the scallops, and simmer just until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, place in a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Place 2 cups of the poaching liquid in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add the saffron, and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Cut the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter into small pieces. Remove the sauce from the heat, and gradually whisk in the butter. Carefully stir in the caviar to avoid breaking the eggs.
  • Cut the lobster meat into bite-size chunks. Steam the spinach just until wilted, and divide among 4 plates. Divide the scallops among the plates, sprinkle with lobster chunks and spoon the sauce over the scallops and lobster. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 526, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1647 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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