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.

Dyer Olof
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Loretta Berland
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This was the best scallop dish I've ever had! The scallops were perfectly seared and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Mohsan Khan
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The scallops were good, but the sauce was a bit too heavy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Lucas Perez
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amrat Motyani
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This dish was absolutely amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ethan Pucella
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bella Fewer
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Reckzo
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The scallops were good, but the sauce was a bit too heavy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Kawaii sloth
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Junior Miranda
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This was the best scallop dish I've ever had! The scallops were perfectly seared and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Ayaz Mallah
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chatiy Akter
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This dish was a showstopper! I made it for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shane De Jager
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Meh. The scallops were a bit overcooked and the sauce was too thin. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Farok Islam
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


kiwi lizard
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I really enjoyed this dish! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Kiran Bist
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops came out tough. I think I may have overcooked them. The sauce was delicious though.


Baber Sothra
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This dish was absolutely amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the vodka leek sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.