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.

Ornov PlayzYT
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to cook scallops.


Malvin Oyugi
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I'm new to cooking. Is this recipe easy to follow?


Imran Kakar
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Bernadine Simpson
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I don't have tarragon. What else can I use?


Entionne Zuber
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Can I use frozen scallops for this recipe?


M jamshaid Khalid
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I'm allergic to capers. Can I substitute something else?


mdmanik sheikh
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing.


Kc Branker
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The scallops were bland and the sauce was watery. I won't be making it again.


Muhammad Sumair
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.


John Terry
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Amahle Chili
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!


Luke fretwell
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the scallops, the earthiness of the leeks, and the tanginess of the capers all work together to create a truly memorable meal.


KILLER KHAN007
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I served it at a dinner party and my guests raved about it.


Mkomk Yyyui
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so appetizing. I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Haris Raja
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Janet Johnson
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not the most experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe and create a restaurant-quality meal. The scallops were cooked evenly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Jason Berry
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This dish was absolutely divine! The scallops were cooked to perfection and paired beautifully with the melted leeks and tarragon caper butter. The flavors were incredibly well-balanced and complemented each other perfectly. I highly recommend this r