Morton's Broiled Sea Scallops With Apricot Chutney

BonnieZ's Note:

From the fabulous Morton's Steak House comes this elegant and delicious scallop dish.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

For apricot chutney

• ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• ¼ cup apricot preserves

For scallops

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
• 12 large sea scallops , side tendons removed (about 1 pound)
• 12 large fresh spinach leaves , stemmed, rinsed and patted dry

Directions:

1. To prepare chutney:.
2. Place peppercorns on cutting board. Crush them by pressing down on them with bottom of heavy saucepan.
3. In fine-mesh sieve or another sieve lined with cheesecloth, strain horseradish for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Press on the horseradish with a spoon or squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all the liquid.
5. In small bowl, whisk preserves until smooth. Whisk in strained horseradish and crushed peppercorns. You will have more chutney than you need for this recipe. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
6. To prepare scallops:
7. Preheat broiler and position rack 2 to 3 inches from heating element. Lightly brush small baking sheet with a thin layer of the butter and spread scallops on baking sheet.
8. Broil scallops 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn once for even browning. Try to cook them just until they are translucent in the center, or medium done; do not overcook.
9. Crisscross 2 spinach leaves on each of 6 small plates and put 2 scallops on top of the leaves.
10. Top each scallop with a generous 1/4 teaspoon apricot chutney. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Chef #416869]

This recipe is outstanding. We go to Morton's in Houston every anniversay and enjoy the sea scallops with apricot chutney as an appetizer. BonnieZ has the apricot chutney nailed. The only difference is they wrap the scallops with cooked bacon strips. To add the bacon...microwave strips of bacon til brown and immediately wrap each already broiled scallop and secure with a toothpick. Now that completes this incredible Morton's appetizer!