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| Almond Phyllo Tart with Scallops |
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| Tart Shell |
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| 5 |
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sheets (14x18-inch) phyllo (fillo), cut into thin strips |
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| 1/4 cup |
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clarified butter |
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| 1/4 cup |
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whole almonds, very finely chopped or ground* |
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| 2/3 cup |
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granulated sugar |
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| dash |
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salt |
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| dash |
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pepper |
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| dash |
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nutmeg |
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| Topping |
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| 24 |
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jumbo scallops (1˝ pounds) |
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Salt |
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Pepper |
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| 1 |
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cup butter |
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| 1 cup |
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finely diced leeks, white part only |
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| 2 cups |
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bottled clam juice |
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| 1 cup |
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Sauterne wine or chicken broth |
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| 2 cups |
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heavy cream |
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| 2 |
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apples, peeled and very finely diced |
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Apple slices; for garnish |
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Thin slices of tops from leeks; for garnish |
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For tart, preheat oven to 350F. Butter baking sheet; set aside. In medium bowl, gently toss phyllo strips with clarified butter. Then, toss with almonds, sugar and seasonings. Turn onto prepared baking sheet. Pat and shape into circle, about 8 to 9 inches in diameter. Bake at 350F until golden and crisp, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature. |
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Sear scallops in very hot, dry frypan, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove to heatproof container and keep warm. Melt butter in same frypan and sauté leeks just until limp. Add clam juice and bring to boil, stirring residue from bottom of pan until all dissolved. Add wine and heavy cream. Stir in diced apples. Heat to low boil; reduce heat. Simmer till reduced by half. If smooth sauce is desired, turn into blender container or bowl of food processor and process until smooth. Return to pan and keep warm. |
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To serve: Cut tart into 6 or 8 wedges. Arrange scallops on and around tart on individual serving plates. Spoon sauce over. Garnish with apple slices and sliced green leek tops. |
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| Servings: 6 |
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| Cooking Tips |
| Tart may be stored in air tight container and reheated to serve.
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| To grind California almonds, chill overnight in freezer. Grind small amount at a time in nut grinder or food processor to fine crumbs. Crumbs should be light and airy. Over processing will result in paste or butter. |
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| Recipe Type |
| Main Dish, Pie, Vegetarian |
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