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Grilled Sea Scallops With Pine Nut Raisin Chutney
Grilled Sea Scallops With Pine Nut Raisin Chutney
Grilled Sea Scallops With Pine Nut Raisin Chutney

Chef Matt Gennuso from Chez Pascal in Providence, RI is known for tasty relishes and sauces both in his elegant restaurant and at his designer hot dog stand in the park across the street. His recipe for pine nut-raisin chutney, paired here with large, juicy grilled sea scallops, is another to add to your grilling file.

Pine nuts are more perishable than other nuts and should be kept in an airtight container in the freezer. Toasting pine nuts is key whenever using them to bring out their delicious rich flavor. Simply set them in a heavy pan over heat and toss carefully until toasted light brown and let them cool in a dish.

The pine nut chutney is best made in advance and chilled overnight, which makes this recipe all the more grill friendly.

1 cup golden raisins, halved if very large
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

12 large sea scallops
Extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 radishes, very thinly sliced
2 cups micro greens or sprouts, dressed in your favorite vinaigrette


1. Put raisins, water, sugar, vinegar, chili flakes, and bay leaf in small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Allow liquid to reduce until just below level of raisins. Remove from heat; stir in toasted pine nuts, mustard seeds, rosemary, and thyme. Transfer to bowl, cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight if possible.

2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush scallops with oil, season with salt and pepper. Place on grill and cook, turning once, until just opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

3. To serve, line center of 4 salad plates with radish slices; top each with about ¼ cup chutney and 4 scallops. Garnish with small handful of dressed greens and an additional drizzle of olive oil.

Serves 4.

Special Thanks:
Matt Gennuso
Chez Pascal
960 Hope Street
Providence, RI, 02906
401-421-4422
http://www.chez-pascal.com