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Curried scallops with creamed leeks
- Prep time:
- 10 mins
- Cook time:
- 15 mins
- Serves:
- 4
For classy fast food that won’t break the bank, Jun Tanaka’s scallops come in at only £1.24 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp mild curry powder
- 20g plain flour
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 12-16 Scallops
- deep fried shreds of Leeks, to garnish (optional)
Creamed leeks
Method
1. For the creamed leeks: cut the leeks in quarters lengthways leaving the root intact, wash under running water and then chop finely.2. Heat the butter in a pan, and add the leeks and garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the double cream and cook for a further 3 minutes. Set aside and keep warm while you prepare the scallops.
4. Mix the curry powder and flour together on a plate and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Dip one side of the scallops into the seasoned flour.
6. Heat a frying pan and add the olive oil. Add the scallops to the hot oil, floured side down, and cook for 2 minutes or until caramelised.
7. Flip the scallops over and cook for a further 2 minutes.
8. To serve, spoon the creamed leeks onto plates and place several scallops on top. Garnish with deep-fried shredded leeks, if desired.
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Delicious! And easy to make. I made the optional deep-fried shreeded leeks which were just the right texture to complement the buttery scallops and the creamy leeks. Will definitley do this again.