Citrus Scallops En Papillote With Herb Emulsion Recipe
Fig & Olive is one of those restaurants that just makes you feel you’re in the South of France, even if you're in the midst of Manhattan. We credit it to Laurent whose love for simple elegant French food is infectious. Recently, they published a long overdue cookbook and we got to raise a glass to celebrate with them for the occasion. The dish that stood out to me the most that night was this Citrus Scallops En Papillote With Herb Emulsion recipe so we had to share the recipe.
For Herb Emulsion: Blend the herbs with salt, pepper, and olive oil with a mortar and pestle or a blender until smooth.
For The Papillotes: Place a pot on medium-low heat with olive oil; gently cook the fennel, ginger, spring onions, and liqueur, salt, and pepper, covered, until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Chill.
Heat an oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Cut baking parchment into 4 (12-inch) squares; divide fennel mixture among pieces of parchment. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Place 4 scallops on each portion. Divide the citrus and tomato halves; add 1 teaspoon herb emulsion to each.
Bring the sides of the parchment up over the filling and tie together tightly with butcher’s string, sealing well. Place the papillotes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter and open carefully to release the steam in front of your guests.