SCALLOPS WITH LEEKS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
I love scallops! Serve these as a nice first course or a light main dish. The cook time does not take into account that some things can be done simultaneously.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Spring
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water.
- Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until leeks are tender, stirring now and then.
- Season and set aside.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- In a large saucepan, boil vermouth, shallots, lemon juice,and thyme 25 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
- Strain sauce and set aside.
- Season scallops.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute scallops about 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, rewarm the leek mixture, stirring now and then.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, gradually add the 1/2 c butter a piece or two at a time, whisking until melted.
- Remove from heat and season.
- Spoon leek mixture onto plates.
- Spoon warm scallops onto leeks.
- Drizzle sauce over scallops and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes.
- Serve.
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Edirisa Ashirafu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Vanessa Martinez
[email protected]These scallops were a hit with my family! I will definitely be making them again.
Adeyinka Akintunde
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great!
Humayoun Jutt
[email protected]These scallops were so delicious! The leeks and lemon butter sauce were the perfect combination.
mpunalchandio mpunal
[email protected]I've tried a lot of scallop recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The lemon butter sauce is amazing!
DEEP FF
[email protected]I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.
Or Life
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
mohidul. finlay
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
maham saddique
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Waqas Lovely
[email protected]These scallops were so good! The lemon butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Toni Toni
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Hridoy khan gaming
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
CM Crimanil
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the combination of flavors.
my name is baraa
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of scallops. This recipe is one of the best I've tried. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing!
shawon official
[email protected]This was my first time making scallops, and I was blown away by how easy and delicious they were! The lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement to the tender scallops.