Grilled Scallops w/ Jerusalem Artichoke & Apple Balsamic

Scallops:

1. 3 pcs per person.
2. Cooked on one side until golden with olive oil and butter to baste.
3. Then let to rest 2 min. on warm place before plating.

Jerusalem Artichoke Mousseline:

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until foaming.
2. Add peeled artichoke, chopped in small cubes and toss to coat.
3. Cover the surface of the artichoke with a disc of non-stick baking paper.
4. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for 10 minutes or until tender, add cream to cover and cook 10 minutes further.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Use a blender to blend until a smooth puree forms, adding cold unsalted butter in little cubes.
7. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
8. Cover to keep warm.

Leeks (braised and crispy):

1. Cut ½ cm (1/5 of an inch) rounds of the leeks on an angle, 12 pieces.
2. Colour them in olive oil until golden, one side.
3. Add butter and chicken stock and glaze.
4. Make also crispy chiffonnade of leeks julienne, cutting them very finely dusted in flour and deep fried in oil until crispy.

Macadamia Praline:

1. Toast macadamia nuts in grape seed oil on a pan until golden
2. Strain.
3. Mix in blender adding the oil until smooth puree.

Dressing:

1. Mix apple balsamic vinegar with the macadamia praline.
2. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
3. Make toasted macadamia nuts in the oven, chop them in crumbs.