Seared Buffalo Sirloin W Blackberry Sauce And Poached Shallots Food

SEARED SIRLOIN WITH SWEET BALSAMIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Over medium high heat, warm a nonstick skillet until it sizzles when water drops are dropped on it.
• Add the meat and cook for 4 minutes; turn and cook an additional 4 minutes or until beef is done.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir to blend and set aside.
• When the meat is done, place on cutting board and allow to rest while preparing the sauce.
• Add the sauce mixture to pan, bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bottom and sides of skillet to loosen any residue.
• Thinly slice the steak place on serving plate and top with sauce.
• Serve immediately.

PAN SEARED DIVER'S SEA SCALLOPS WITH FRESH BLACKBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine Blackberry wine, bay leaves, allspice berries, whole cloves, Serrano pepper, blackberries and dash sea salt.
• Bring wine to a full boil and reduce by half.
• Place Blackberry Coulis in a bowl. Discard bay leaves, allspice and cloves. Puree Coulis and strain using a fine-mesh sieve. Hold Blackberry Coulis warm for service.
• Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry. In a bowl combine Old Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, fine sea salt, white pepper and whisk in olive oil. Toss scallops until coated.
• In a sauté pan melt butter, add scallops and sear 1-2 minutes per side. Do not over crowd the pan. Add Chardonnay wine and reduce by half.
• Cover warm plates with Blackberry Coulis, place 3-scallops per plate.
• Garnish plates with Fresh Mint Sprigs and Serrano Pepper.

BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree the berries through a food mill or in a food processor and press them through a fine-mesh sieve to remove their seeds.
• Whisk in the sugar and lemon juice, whisking until the sugar dissolves.
• Taste for sweetness and adjust, if necessary.