Seared Sea Scallops in a Vodka Leek Sauce
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 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)
directions
- 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.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Bren_in_L.R.
Little Rock, Arkansas
I am now semi-retired and an Empty Nester. I try to focus on lighter dishes for day to day menus. I still like to explore new food ideas. I look for smaller quantity dishes now. I am not vegetarian but I cook with more vegetables than meat now. I enjoy sharing desserts with family and my co-workers.