Baked scallops and leeks

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
14eachesThin, young leeks
Boiling water
3poundsScallops
8ouncesButter
½eachCuo finely chopped shallots
½cupFresh bread crumbs

Directions

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

METHOD

Clean leeks, leaving them whole. Tie together and plunge into boiling water. Cook 5 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and rinse in cold running water; drain well and pat dry. Cut into 1⅕" rounds. Trim scallops. If they are large (sea scallops), cut into ½" pieces.

Wash and throughly dry. Grease 8 shells or small au gratin dishes.

Devide scallops and leeks evenly amoung dishes. Melt butter. Add shallots and saute about 3 minutes; pour over scallops and leeks.

Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then broil breifly to brown crumbs. Published by Orlando Sentinel 08\\31\\95 Posted by Jim Anderson

Submitted By JIM ANDERSON On 09-01-95