Green Bean Nest With Scallop Eggs

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREEN BEAN NEST WITH SCALLOP EGGS

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----VINAIGRETTE-----
3/4 c Olive oil
1/4 c Sherry vinegar
Fresh tarragon
Fresh savory
Salt, pepper
-----SALAD-----
2 1/2 lb Sm tender green beans *
1/2 c Unsalted butter
1 1/2 lb Bay scallops
1/3 c Mayonnaise
2/3 c Sour cream
1 t Lemon juice, or to taste
1 tb Chopped green onions **

*Note: Green beans should be trimmed. **Use green tops
of onions only. To make vinaigrette, combine oil,
vinegar, tarragon and savory and season to taste with
salt and pepper. Shake well in covered jar. To make
salad, cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water
until just crisp-tender. Drain. Place beans in cold
water to stop cooking, drain and refrigerate. Melt
butter in skillet over medium heat. Saute scallops
just until done, 1 to 2 minutes. Chill scallops. Just
before serving, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon
juice and green onions. Toss scallops in mixture.
Combine beans with vinaigrette. Arrange beans in form
of nest on serving dish. Place scallops in center.
Sprinkle with additional savory.



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