Scallops with Leek and Chestnut

Earthy chestnuts and sweet scallops served with a creamy ginger-infused leek sauce for a simple, elegant starter.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 480.7 kcals 2884.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.8 grams 185 grams
Fat 25.8 grams 154.6 grams
Protein 19.3 grams 115.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
Crushed
400
g
Chestnuts
Pre-cooked and peeled
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
Divided use
Seafood
18
piece
Scallops
In the shell, cleaned, roes removed and reserved
Vegetables
2
piece
Leek
White part only, rinsed and sliced
2
piece
25
g
Ginger
Peeled and chopped finely

Steps

  • Heat half of the olive oil in a saucepan.
  • Fry the garlic, leek, spring onion, and ginger over low heat for ten minutes.
  • Add the wine and chestnuts and cook for five minutes.
  • Mix in the reserved scallop roe and cream and cook for another five minutes.
  • Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over high heat.
  • Fry the scallops for two minutes on each side.
  • Serve the scallops on a bed of chestnuts with the cream sauce.