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.

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