Grayson Scallop Appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 Large scallop

• 3 Quail eggs

• 2 Large chicken eggs

• 2 oz Oil (neutral)

• 1 cup + 2 oz water

• 1⁄2 cup Rice Vinegar

• 1 tsp Fennel seed

• 1 small pad of butter

• Salt and pepper

• Arugula for garnish

• Mint leaf to taste and for garnish

• 1⁄4 cup Mirin

• 1 Granny smith apple – cut into small cubes

Instructions:

1. Add 1 cup of water, vinegar, sugar, mint, and fennel seed to a small saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Let cool and add cubed apple.

2. In a medium sized cast iron skillet add all eggs and fry over-easy

3. Blend eggs, the rest of the water, oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest until smooth. Set aside.

4. Season scallop with salt and pepper. Add to an oiled hot pan and sear each side for 30-45 seconds. Add butter after you flip the scallop.

5. Plate. Spoon some puree onto the plate followed by the green apple. Place the scallop on top and garnish with greens.