8 seared scallops with leeks and Recipes

sea scallops, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, leeks (white and light green parts), quartered lengthwise and rinsed, lemon, cut into wedges (optional), pesto (optional)

olive oil, leek, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise and rinsed well, green cabbage , halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced corsswise (about 1/2 a medium head), low sodium chicken broth, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, sea scallops , tough side muscles removed (about 1 lb), sliced lemon (to garnish )

butter, leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped, brut champagne, whipping cream, sea scallops, caviar, chopped fresh tarragon

olive oil, divided, leeks, trimmed, rinsed and thinly sliced, sea salt, divided, fresh thyme leaves, frozen green peas, low-fat milk , plus additional if needed, sea scallops, fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced fresh mint, raw honey

butter, leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped, russet potatoes, peeled , cut into 1-inch pieces (about 41/2 cups), low-salt chicken broth, watercress, trimmed, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups), sour cream, whole milk, vegetable oil, jumbo sea scallops, watercress sprigs (for garnish )

vegetable oil, divided, white onion, chopped, garlic clove, sliced, cauliflower (from 1 large head ), low sodium chicken broth, whipping cream, kosher salt, fresh ground white pepper, leek, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (white and pale green parts only), sea scallops, patted dry, black caviar , like american white sturgeon (about 1 oz), lemon-infused olive oil, fresh chives, finely chopped