SCALLOPS WITH LEEKS

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Popular in Wales.

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Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 large fresh sea scallops
8 leeks
2 oz unsalted butter
salt and pepper
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 c white wine, dry
4 Tbsp dry vermouth
1/2 c thick cream
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Wash scallops under cold running water. Cut each one in half. Leave to drain on a paper towel.
  • 2. Wash the leeks and discard the green parts. Slice the white stems lengthwise into narrow strips about 2 inches long. Place in a saucepan with 1-ounce of the butter, a pinch of salt and 8 tablespoons of water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Keep hot.
  • 3. In another pan melt the rest of the butter and then gently cook the shallots until they are soft. Add the wine, vermouth and scallops. Bring just to the boiling point, then turn the heat very low and simmer for exactly 2 minutes, or less if the scallops are small.
  • 4. Remove the leeks from their liquid using a slotted spoon and place in a heated serving dish. With the same spoon place the scallops on top. Add the leek juice to the scallop juice and boil until the liquid is reduced to 8 tablespoons. Pour in the cream, return to the boil and bubble for a moment or two. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the scallops. Scatter with the chopped parsley.

Bamsi Hunter
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the sauce was good. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Dorah Rakanang
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kim
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Moon Time
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Abdiqani Abdullahi Mohamed
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.


Haris Mandokhail
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This recipe is absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Hashim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out perfectly. The leeks were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aman Sapkota
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Not a fan of the sauce, but the scallops were cooked well.


M Ifrahim
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This recipe was amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the leeks were so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


koembe tey
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the sauce was good. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Faisal Gaming
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Leona Smith
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Abdul Tv
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the leeks added a nice sweetness. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Angu clinton
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try it again with a shorter cooking time.


Meou Magar
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the leeks were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I would highly recommend this recipe!


Ramin Khalil
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Amazing! This recipe was so easy to follow and the end result was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the leeks added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the briny flavor of the seafood. I will definitely be ma