Author Notes
This dish was inspired by a cocktail I had at a bar that had the fantastic combination of grapes and lime. It is a whole new spin on sweet and sour. An easy, unique sauce that is the perfect compliment to scallops. —NYCNomNom
Ingredients
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2 cups
Grapes- Seedless, Red or Black
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2 tablespoons
Sugar
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1
Lime, Juiced
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1/4 teaspoon
Ground Ginger
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1 pound
Dry Sea Scallops
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1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
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1 tablespoon
Butter
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Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions
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Put grapes and sugar in a sauce pan and heat over a medium flame
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Allow to cook until grapes are softened and juice begins to seep out (About 10 minutes)
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Use a potato masher to smush grapes in pot
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Add the lime juice and ginger, stir to combine
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Allow to continue cooking for about 10 more minutes until juices have reduced
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While the sauce reduces, in the last 5 minutes, sear scallops by heating olive oil and butter in a pan until the butter stops bubbling. Place scallops in hot pan and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown (be sure to space scallops out so they sear and don’t steam). Remove from heat
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Salt and pepper grape and lime sauce to taste
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Drizzle sauce over scallops and serve immediately
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