Author Notes
I made this recipe wanting to tie the bold flavors of coffe with the sweetness of brown sugar to create a rub that is great on Seafood, Steak, or Chicken. My favorite combination was with the scallops. —UncChar
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Ingredients
- Vinaigrette
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2 ounces
Applewood smoked bacon (sliced)
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4
garlic cloves (minced)
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2
shallots (brunoise)
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2 tablespoons
ginger (minced)
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2 ounces
apple cider vinegar
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2 ounces
honey
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3 ounces
olive oil
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1
juice from 1/2 lemon
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to taste
black pepper
- Espresso Rub
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2 tablespoons
brown sugar
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2 tablespoons
instant espresso or coffee
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1 tablespoon
ground coriander
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2 teaspoons
cumin
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1 teaspoon
dry ginger
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2 teaspoons
red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
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12
U-10 scallops
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4 cups
baby spinach with mixed greens
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1/4 cup
flour
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2 ounces
olive oil
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2 ounces
white wine
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4 ounces
butter
Directions
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Render fat from bacon.
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Add the garlic, shallot, and ginger. Heat until fragrant.
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Deglaze with cider vinegar, then add honey, olive oil, and lemon.
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Season with pepper.
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Toss greens and spinach in vinaigrette.
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Pat scallops dry.
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Lightly dredge with flour. In a seperate bowl mix together brown sugar, instant espresso, or coffee, ground coriander, cumin, ginger, red pepper chili flakes, salt
and black pepper.
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Sear one side in pan with hot oil.
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Flip and rub small amount of espresso mixture on top.
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Deglaze with white wine.
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Add butter and finish cooking scallops in a 400 degree oven. About 5-7 minutes.
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