Seared foie gras with Georges bank sea scallops, sweet potato puree, port wine jus

Ingredients

• 6 2oz slices foie gras, one inch thick

• 12 sea scallops

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled, and large dice

• 1/4 cup chicken stock

• 1 oz duck fat

• 1 cup port wine

• 1 cup veal stock

• black peppercorns

• 1 shallot minced

Directions

For the sweet potato

1. Place sweet potato in a small pot with chicken stock, and season with salt. Cover and cook until sweet potatoes and fork tender.

2. Puree sweet potato with duck fat, taking care to emulsify. Adjust seasoning and hold warm.

For the Jus

1. In a small sauce pot, reduce the port wine with peppercorns and shallots until thick.

2. Add veal stock and reduce to thicken, strain, season, and hold warm.

For the foie gras and scallops

1. In a screaming hot pan, add the cold foie gras, and cook for 60 seconds until caramelization has been achieved. Flip over, cook for 30 seconds, and hold warm.

2. In a separate hot saute pan, add a glug of olive oil. Sear the seasoned scallops for 2 mins on each side

Plate as shown, and enjoy with a light red wine.