Scallops With Leeks And Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Scallops With Leeks And Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 3 large leeks, white and pale green parts,thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons water; 3 cups dry white vermouth; 6 shallots, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 1/2 lbs bay scallops; 1/2 cup butter, chilled,cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts,thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
3 cups dry white vermouth
6 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
1/2 cup butter, chilled,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 plum tomatoes, chopped

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
2
Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water.
3
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until leeks are tender, stirring now and then.
4
Season and set aside.
5
Can be made a day in advance.
6
Cover and refrigerate.
7
In a large saucepan, boil vermouth, shallots, lemon juice,and thyme 25 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
8
Strain sauce and set aside.
9
Season scallops.
10
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute scallops about 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
11
Keep warm.
12
In a skillet over medium heat, rewarm the leek mixture, stirring now and then.
13
Bring the sauce to a simmer, gradually add the 1/2 c butter a piece or two at a time, whisking until melted.
14
Remove from heat and season.
15
Spoon leek mixture onto plates.
16
Spoon warm scallops onto leeks.
17
Drizzle sauce over scallops and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes.
18
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, 3 large leeks, white and pale green parts,thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons water, 3 cups dry white vermouth, and more.

Yes, Scallops With Leeks And Lemon Butter Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scallops With Leeks And Lemon Butter Sauce

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