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Smoked Scallop Sandwich  
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Dozen large sea scallops  
Essence  
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Large Baking potatoes; (about 2 pounds), peeled and grated  
Salt  
Freshly ground black pepper  
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Tablespoon Plus 2 teaspoons olive oil  
/2 Cup Vegetable oil  
Cup Mâche lettuce; (packed) or any other mild baby lettuce  
/2 Cup Sour cream  
Tablespoon White wine  
Tablespoon Thinly sliced chives  
Tablespoon Finely chopped fresh parsley leaves  
/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates  
Prepare the stovetop smoker. Season the scallops with Essence. Place the  
scallops in the smoker and smoke for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the  
smoker and cool. Slice the scallops into thin slices, about 1/4−inch thick.  
Set aside. Wrap the grated potatoes in a large clean towel and squeeze out  
the excess starch. Get them as dry as possible. Unwrap and put the potatoes  
in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons plus  
2
teaspoons olive oil. Mix well. Form the mixture into 12 small patties,  
about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick  
skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes, several at a time, until they are  
golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove  
and drain on paper towels. Set aside. In small mixing bowl, toss the lettuce  
with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.  
In another small bowl, combine the sour cream, white wine, and chives.  
Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. To assembl e, place on potato cake in  
the center of each plate. Fan several slices of the scallop over the potato.  
Drizzle the scallop with some of the chive cream. Mound some of the lettuce  
on top of the scallops. Top each sandwich with the remaining potato cakes.  
Garnish with a drizzle of the remaining chive cream and parsley.  
Yield: 6 servings  
Smoked Scallop Sandwich  
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