Cream of Coquilles St. Jacques with Leeks
- 2 large leeks julienned
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fish fumet
- 1/4 cup cream sherry
- 1 1/2 pounds scallops quartered
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Wash leeks thoroughly, but do not dry.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over low heat.
- Add leeks, cover and let sweat until tender and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add Fish Fumet and sherry to skillet and heat just until liquid trembles.
- Add scallops and poach 2 minutes.
- Remove scallops using slotted spoon and keep warm.
- Increase heat and boil liquid until reduced by half, scraping up any bits clinging to bottom of pan.
- Add cream and continue boiling until thickened.
- Return leeks to skillet and heat through.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide leeks and sauce among 4 heated serving plates and arrange scallops on top.
- Serve immediately.
leeks, butter, fish fumet, cream sherry, heavy whipping cream
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/cream-of-coquilles-st-jacques-l-44351 (may not work)