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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Romelia Acker
r@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Asim Munir
munir.a22@yahoo.comThis dish was perfect for a special occasion. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.
Paul Peng
pengpaul@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bella Revill
bella-revill64@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! The sauce was also very flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Suhani Tamang
st17@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Diane Ziegler
d@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try it again with a lighter sauce next time.
Cryptic
cryptic@gmail.comI'm a big fan of scallops and this recipe did not disappoint. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Isabella Tello
t-i47@gmail.comI added some chopped parsley to the sauce and it gave it a nice fresh flavor. I also served it with grilled asparagus and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Malar Malar
m88@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the lemon butter sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Joya Jabre
j87@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Samim Hossein
hossein-s@gmail.comThis dish was perfect for a special occasion. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.
Miron Vhuiya
vmiron@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of leeks, so I omitted them from the recipe. The scallops and lemon butter sauce were still delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
shelly fisher
fisher.s@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. The scallops were good, but the sauce was a bit overpowering. I think I'll try it again with a lighter sauce next time.
Dee Baby
babydee98@hotmail.comI served this dish over angel hair pasta and it was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Audua Pugh
a@yahoo.comI'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The scallops turned out great and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alongir Miya
amiya@hotmail.comI added some white wine to the sauce and it turned out fantastic! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Abdullah Javed
javedabdullah51@gmail.comThe scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was amazing! I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with a shorter cooking time for the scallops.
Konia Mdhluli
m-konia92@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the lemon butter sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Seth Nii Seth Okantey
seth@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tila Pandey
tila52@yahoo.comThis scallops dish was a hit with my family! The lemon butter sauce was so flavorful and complemented the scallops perfectly. The leeks added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.