Scallops with fondue of leeks
In this very creamy dish, the scallops are pan-fried, then the leeks fondue is added to absorb all the flavours.
Last modified on: March 6th 2020
Keywords for this recipe:For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
24 scallops - 2
3 tablespoons olive oil - 3
300 g Leek fondue - 4
salt - 5
pepper - Total weight: 1,065 grams
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Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 15 min. | 8 min. | 23 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Rinse 24 scallops briefly. If they are fresh, there should be no need, and they will have all the more flavour once cooked.
Dry on a cloth or papier absorbant.
Dry on a cloth or papier absorbant.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
In a frying pan or other wide pan, preferably non-stick, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over high heat.
When sizzling, add scallops one at a time, placing them carefully so that they do not touch each other, and without moving them around as they stick instantly to the pan. This is normal and gives the wonderful flavour to the finished dish.
When sizzling, add scallops one at a time, placing them carefully so that they do not touch each other, and without moving them around as they stick instantly to the pan. This is normal and gives the wonderful flavour to the finished dish.
Stage 3 - 6 min.
Salt lightly, pepper generously, and cook scallops 2 or 3 minutes on each side, so that they are nicely golden brown.
This is the secret for cooking scallops, they should be browned but not overcooked to retain their flavour.
This is the secret for cooking scallops, they should be browned but not overcooked to retain their flavour.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Then arrange them immediately on the hot serving plates, and cover with aluminium foil.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Put the scallop pan back on high heat, and pour in 300 g Leek fondue.
Scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly with a spatula so that can absorb all the flavour left from cooking the scallops.
Scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly with a spatula so that can absorb all the flavour left from cooking the scallops.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Uncover the scallops, if any juice has run out, pour this off into the pan with the leeks, and stir it in.
Pour some leek fondue beside the scallops and serve without delay.
Pour some leek fondue beside the scallops and serve without delay.
Remarks
To deglaze the pan, you can pour in half a glass of dry white wine before adding the cream.
And to drink?
A dry white wine, like a Pouilly-fumé or maybe a Reuilly.
Keeping
Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 864 Kcal or 3,617 Kj | 114 gr | 21 gr | 75 gr |
| 43 % | 44 % | 2 % | 11 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 81 Kcal or 339 Kj | 11 gr | 2 gr | 7 gr |
| 4 % | 4 % | <1 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 216 Kcal or 904 Kj | 29 gr | 5 gr | 19 gr |
| 11 % | 11 % | <1 % | 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 17.48 €
- Per person : 4.37 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Leek fondue: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Croque-monsieur gourmand, Baked leek and Camembert slices, Salmon and leek fondue tart, Ramekins of duchess potatoes, Scallop and leek pancakes, ... All |
 | Scallops: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Scallop and leek pancakes, Scallops with crunchy vegetables and wine sabayon, Breton style shellfish and vegetable soup, Scallops with green asparagus tips and parmesan, Warm scallop and cabbage salad, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Artichokes with beef, Raw beetroot salad, Julia salad, Rice and peas, Green hummus, ... All |
 | Salt: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cauliflower tabouleh, Sausage mushroom and cheese crumble, Soufflée omelette with cheese, Greek Pesto, Stuffed artichokes au gratin, ... All |
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- Prepared this menu last night in a buckwheat galette with a small serving of emmental cheese, which melts as the galette and its contents are warmed in a pan. EnjoyPosted by Stotti september 9th 2015 at 13:04 (n° 2)
- Leeks and Scallops, YumEEEE!!! Love your new look, jh. You are just amazing. Such delicious looking recipes and a web designer too. How do you do it!!! If I can find fresh scallops, I may be cooking this up very soon. Thanks for the great instructions too:)Posted by Louise january 10th 2010 at 23:17 (n° 1)
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