Seared Scallops with Creamy Herb Polenta - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 4 c vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 tsp. fine salt
• 1 c coarse yellow corn meal
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 c heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon, minced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 10 oz oyster mushrooms, cleaned and sliced through stem
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c dry sherry
• 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp. thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 c red wine
• 1 1/2 c apple juice
• 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 medium scallops
• Salt and pepper