Grilled scallops with Pineau des Charentes sauce

Name: Grilled scallops with Pineau des Charentes sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter + 1 tablespoon; 1 big shallot, finely chopped; 1/3 cup real apple juice; 1/4 cup Pineau des Charentes; 1/3 cup water; 2 pinch Provences herbs; Salt and ground pepper; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 12 ultra-fresh jumbo scallops; Thyme leaves for decoration; Salt and ground pepper

Preparation 10 min
Cooking 20 min
Servings 4
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I LOVE Scallops. Especially with this Pineau des Charentes sauce. Hard to beat when they are grilled to perfection. A nice starter that will impress your guests!

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Ingredients for the sauce

1 teaspoon butter + 1 tablespoon
1 big shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup real apple juice
1/4 cup Pineau des Charentes
1/3 cup water
2 pinch Provences herbs
Salt and ground pepper

Ingredients for the scallops

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ultra-fresh jumbo scallops
Thyme leaves for decoration
Salt and ground pepper

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Preparation

In a pan at medium-high heat, melt butter and add shallot. Cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Add the apple juice, Pinot des Charentes, water, Provences herbs and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and let reduce until 1/4, for about 4-5 minutes. Stir often.
Filter to remove shallots and pour back in pan, always at medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and melt while stirring. Continue reducing for 2-3 minutes or until desired consistency. Keep warm and serve fast or butter might separate from sauce.
Place scallops on many sheets of paper towels then pat dry like a boss. Repeat a couple of times to make sure they are well dry.
In a big pan at high heat, add olive oil and butter. Melt the butter, stir well and wait about 1-2 minutes until the butter starts smoking and gets a bit darker. Place scallops in pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve in place with a dash of sauce on top then garnish with some thyme leaves!

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*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!

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