Icewine, scallops and leeks are a perfect complement to one another. Searing the scallops brings out their sweetness. The trick to getting a good sear is to pat the scallops dry before using them and waiting until the pan is hot and the butter is foamy before putting them into the pan.
1. Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large heavy skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until butter is melted and foamy. Add scallops and sear, turning once, until dark golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter to rest.
3. Add leeks to same pan with thyme and icewine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook leeks until they are very tender and the icewine has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Pour in cream, and blend with immersion blender (or transfer to a blender) until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
4. To server, divide leek puree over 4 plates. Add scallops, drizzling any remaining juices overtop.
Recipe from LCBO Food and Drink magazine, Summer 2011.
View line-by-line Nutrition Insights™: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc.
|
||
Serving Size: 1 Serving (252g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
|
||
Calories: 311 | ||
Calories from Fat: 145 (47%) | ||
|
||
Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
|
||
Total Fat 16.1g | 22 % | |
Saturated Fat 9.2g | 46 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1g | ||
Cholesterol 77.7mg | 24 % | |
Sodium 276.9mg | 10 % | |
Potassium 491.6mg | 13 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 13.9g | 4 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4 % | |
Sugars, other 12.8g | ||
Protein 19.9g | 28 % | |
Powered by: USDA Nutrition Database Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. |
Calories per serving: 311
Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from.
There are no reviews yet. Be the first!
What would you serve with this? Link in another recipe.