Subj : 12/6 Gazpacho Day - 3
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Tue Dec 05 2023 16:14:08

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     Title: Prudence's Stone Fruit Gazpacho w/Scallops
Categories: Soups, Fruits, Seafood, Vegetables, Herbs
     Yield: 4 servings

     1 lb White peaches; pitted
     1 lb Sour plums; pitted
     2 c  Cubed yellow seedless
          - watermelon
     1 cl Garlic; coarsely chopped
     1    Shallot; coarse chopped
     1 tb Champagne vinegar
     1 c  + 4 tb fruity olive oil
          Salt & fresh ground pepper
     4    Jumbo diver scallops
          Espelette pepper
          Few sprigs of fresh thyme
          - (w/blossoms if possible)

 Combine the peaches, plums, watermelon, garlic,
 shallots, and vinegar in the Vitamix, blender, or food
 processor. Process on high until smooth and creamy, then
 reduce the speed and drizzle in the 1 cup olive oil
 until completely incorporated. Season with salt and
 pepper and set aside to chill in the refrigerator. Go
 ahead and chill 4 glass soup bowls while you're at it.

 Set the oven @ 325°F/165°C.

 When the gazpacho is chilled, heat 2 tablespoons olive
 oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
 Season the scallops generously with salt and pepper.
 Once the olive oil slips easily across the pan,
 carefully place the scallops in the pan and sear until
 golden brown. I like the scallops to be just barely
 cooked, so I only sear one side. After about 2 minutes
 on the stovetop, put the whole kit and caboodle in the
 oven, without flipping the scallops; they will need 2-3
 minutes in the oven.

 Fill each chilled soup bowl with a generous portion of
 gazpacho and nestle one scallop in each bowl, seared
 side up. A sprinkling of Espelette pepper and the thyme
 sprigs and blossoms and a drizzle of fruity olive oil is
 all you need.

 YIELD: Serves 4

 RECIPE FROM: http://www.prudencesloane.com

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