seared scallops with leek vinaigrette

How To Make seared scallops with leek vinaigrette

• 1

  Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Set them aside at room temp while making the vinaigrette.
• 2

  Clean the leeks well and slice thinly. Heat two tbsp olive oil in large saute pan. Turn the heat to medium and add the leeks with a little salt. let the leeks sweat for about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 3

  Place the remaining olive oil, mustard, vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar with a lid and shake well to mix the ingredients.
• 4

  When the leeks are done addt a few tbsp of the vinagrette to the to the leeks.
• 5

  Place the remaining vinagrette in a large skillet. once hot add the scallops and sear on both sides about 3 mminutes each side.
• 6

  Spoon the leeks on a plate and top with the scallops.
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