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Scallops Wrapped In Kataifi Recipe

	Saucylady / All my dishes 2 years, 7 months ago OMIGOD this is good and the presentation is truly a work of art. Prep:60m Cook:15m Servings:4	Saucylady
	elegant easy

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Ingredients

2 cups balsamic vinegar

4 extra large sea scallops

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 lb kataifi filo

4 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tomato, diced

1/4 cup diced scallions

1/4 cup chopped dill

For the butter sauce

1 medium shallot, sliced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 cup white wine

1/2 lb butter, cut into small bits, thoroughly chilled

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer the vinegar until syrupy, about 30 minutes.

Heat the oven to 450°F. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Wrap each scallop in some of the kataifi filo. Arrange the scallops on a baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter.

Make the butter sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the shallot, thyme, and wine. Simmer until completely reduced and there is no liquid remaining. Over low heat and whisking constantly, add the butter, a few pieces at a time. Allow the butter to become creamy before adding the next few pieces. Do not boil or the butter will melt and the sauce will become oily. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep the sauce warm.

Bake the scallops until just done, about 15 minutes.

To serve, cut each wrapped scallop in half and place in the center of the plate. Spoon the butter sauce over the scallops. Drizzle with some of the reduced balsamic vinegar (save the remaining balsamic syrup for another use). Sprinkle the tomatoes, scallions and dill around the scallop.

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Comments

image 2 years, 6 months ago said:
Sounds awesome. I need to find kataifi filo - I started a search for it last year for a dessert recipe but never carried through now I have more reason to. Thanks.

dixiejet 2 years, 5 months ago said:
OH GOOD HEAVENS,this sounds DIVINE !!!! I love Kadaifi when it's done the Turkish way with nuts and syrup. I can't imagine how awesome this must be. On my way to look for the phyllo !!

mrslava 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Me like

julesong 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Scallops, balsamic, phyllo, shallots? Mmmmmm!

trackwidow 2 years ago said:
This sounds incredible! Gotta try to find the filo. We have regular filo in the stores around here, though.

choclytcandy 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Yummy!

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saucylady 2 years, 7 months ago said:
You can use regular filo in place of the kataifi. I used 2 sheets and wrapped them "money bag" style. Giant Eagle sells kataifi in the freezer section.