Recipe - Whole Roasted Fois Gras

1 pound Fois gras lobe; chilled
Salt; to taste
Freshlyground black pepper;
to taste
One half cup Julienned shallots
Salsify With Truffle Coulis;
see * Note

* Note: See the "Salsify With Truffle Coulis" recipe which is included in
this collection.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the fois gras with salt and pepper.
In a smoking hot saute pan, sear the fois gras 2 to 3 minutes on both
sides, or until the fois is seared on all sides. Some fat may need to be
removed for a good sear. Reserve the fat. Add the shallots to the fois.
Remove from the heat and place directly into the oven. Roast for 20 to 25
minutes, basting every five minutes. This recipe yields ??