Seared Sea Scallops In A Vodka Leek Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sweet butter, divided
8 large sea scallops
1 leek, cleaned, trimmed and diced (white part only)
1/4 cup vodka
salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in saute pan until sizzling. Add scallops and sear quickly (about 1 minute), leaving center of scallop under cooked.
Remove scallops from pan; set aside. Reduce heat; add leeks to pan and saute until softened, 3-4 minutes.
Add vodka and return scallops to pan. Cook until vodka is reduced, 1-2 minutes.
Add remaining butter a tablespoon at a time until sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.