Scallops on a bed of Leeks with a Beurre Blanc
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Very simple starter of Seared Scallops on a bed of Leeks served with a Beurre Blanc
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- Wash the scallops under a cold tap, dry with some kitchen paper, paint with some olive oil and season with salt and fresh white (preferably) pepper and lemon juice.
- Top and tail the leeks, remove the outer leaves, cut into thinnish slices and put into a steamer. Prepare the beurre blanc Recipe . Put the leaks on to steam until only just tender.
- Sear the scallops in a smear of olive oil over a fairly hot heat for about two minutes per side or until slightly browned. Spoon some leeks on to serving dishes, put one or two scallops on top, spoon over a little beurre blanc and serve immediately Zoom .
Notes: This turned out to be quite rich for a starter, could be served with just one scallop if large and not too much Beurre Blanc.
References: Based on a dish from Restaurant Le Portua, St Jean de Luz
Categories: cstarter cscallops cfish cleeks Recipe Id: r4280