Seared Scallops Served with a Truffled Potato Sauce and Warm Potato Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe -

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb small red thumb new potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp minced shallots
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch fresh ground white pepper
• 1 tsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp fresh picked tarragon leaves
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp minced shallots
• 1 cup small peeled, diced new potato
• 11/2 cups chicken stock
• 11/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp fresh ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 to 2 tsp truffle oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 12 sea scallops
• 2 tbsp instant flour (recommended : wondra)
• chopped chives, for garnish