Fricassee of Garden Peas and Ginger with Grapefruit

Ingredients

 * 7 tbsp salted butter
 * 4 scallions, thinly sliced
 * 1 x 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned
 * 2 cups green peas
 * 7 tbsp unsalted butter
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves only
 * 1 pink grapefruit
 * sea salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) In large skillet, melt 3½ tablespoons salted butter over low heat, and cook scallions and ginger until softened, about 7 minutes.
 * 2) Add peas and enough water to cover ingredients.
 * 3) Continue cooking over low heat until peas are just tender.
 * 4) In saucepan, melt unsalted butter with 1 cup water.
 * 5) Using electric mixer, beat to thicken and form emulsion.
 * 6) Pour emulsion over coriander leaves in mixing bowl.
 * 7) Mix with electric mixer and strain.
 * 8) Peel grapefruit, and cut into thin segments.
 * 9) Cut each segment of grapefruit in half.
 * 10) When peas are cooked, add remaining butter and season with sea salt.
 * 11) To serve, arrange alternating pieces of grapefruit with portion of peas, and spoon coriander sauce around perimeter.