Scallops on a Bed of Leeks

Ingrédients pour 4 parts

• 30 g. butter
• 1 tea s. sea salt
• 2 table s. olive oil
• 100 ml. crème fraîche
• 12 scallops
• 1 tea s. white pepper
• 2 leek white parts

Ustensiles

• frying pan
• knife
• sauce pan

Préparation

1. 1

   Wash the leek whites thoroughly and slice them thinly.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the sliced leeks, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, until tender.

3. 3

   Add the cream to the leeks and simmer over low heat for an additional 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

5. 5

   Arrange the creamy leeks on plates and place the scallops on top. Serve immediately.