SCALLOPS WITH "MELTED" LEEKS AND TARRAGON-CAPER BUTTER

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Scallops with

Provided by Craig Stoll

Categories     Milk/Cream     Shellfish     Sauté     Scallop     Leek     White Wine     Tarragon     Chive     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon drained capers, patted dry
2 1/2 cups dry white wine
7 whole peppercorns
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup whipping cream
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter, cut into pieces
5 leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only; about 4 cups)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup (packed) chopped fresh chives
1 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add capers; sauté until crisp, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Boil wine and next 4 ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Add cream; boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. (Capers and sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and 3/4 cup water. Simmer until leeks are tender and almost all water evaporates, about 4 minutes. Mix in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer leek mixture to platter. Tent with foil.
  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add scallops; sauté until cooked, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange atop leeks. Tent with foil.
  • Reheat sauce over medium heat. Gradually add 6 tablespoons butter; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute (do not boil). Strain sauce into small bowl. Stir in capers and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over scallops.

Firza ali
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I'm not sure why, but I just couldn't get the sauce to come together. It ended up being really oily.


Dauod Idriss
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This is one of my favorite scallop recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Md:Mostafa Shekh
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I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves scallops. It's a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Jahid Jp
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Kim Wade
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This dish is definitely not for beginners. It's a bit tricky to get the scallops cooked just right.


Melani Bonilla
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scallops turned out rubbery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Anishma Lama
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This dish was okay, but I wasn't blown away. The scallops were a little bland and the sauce was a bit too rich.


Wuthy Chin
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The scallops were a little overcooked, but the sauce was still delicious.


Dhiraj Patel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes for special occasions.


Feldon Steiger
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This dish is so elegant and impressive. It's sure to wow your guests.


Shelby
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Sasikant Yadav
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This dish is easy to make and it's perfect for a special occasion.


XxGAMER_GIRLxX
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The scallops were cooked to perfection and the leeks were tender and flavorful. The tarragon caper butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Slim Boy
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the delicate flavor of the scallops and the crispy leeks.


Matiasi Musyoka
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the leek and tarragon butter sauce was rich and flavorful.