SEARED SEA SCALLOPS IN A VODKA LEEK SAUCE

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Seared Sea Scallops in a Vodka Leek Sauce image

Printed in In Style magazine, May 1998. It is a recipe from Lola's in L.A. A restaurant and bar that is frequented by the stars.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons sweet butter, divided
8 large sea scallops
1 leek, cleaned, trimmed and diced (white part only)
1/4 cup vodka
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in saute pan until sizzling. Add scallops and sear quickly (about 1 minute), leaving center of scallop under cooked.
  • Remove scallops from pan; set aside. Reduce heat; add leeks to pan and saute until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add vodka and return scallops to pan. Cook until vodka is reduced, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add remaining butter a tablespoon at a time until sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

felix laudo
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Scallops were a bit tough, but the sauce was tasty.


Mac Muliro
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


KNGOTHX
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were succulent and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hellen Mabonga
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a lower heat setting.


Marwo cadeey
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I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishnumaya Thapa magar
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Wow! This dish was amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Syed Zada Murdered
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the scallops. The sauce was good though.


Islamik song
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very tasty. I added a bit of extra garlic and it was perfect. Will definitely make this again.


Nila nila
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops were overcooked. Otherwise, the sauce was tasty.


Garfield Whyte
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Eunique Kimber
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Absolutely delicious! The scallops were seared perfectly and the vodka-leek sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with my family.