Cream of Coquilles St. Jacques with Leeks

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 40 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 445 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 237g
Amount per Serving
Calories 445 61% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.0g46%
 Saturated Fat 18.0g88%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 187mg62%
Sodium 514mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 41.0g82%
Vitamin A 24%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 24%  Iron 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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