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SCALLOPS IN PHYLLO PURSE WITH CREAMY GINGER SAUCE

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This recipe goes with: Ginger Sauce

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• Scallops:
• 1 lb fresh sea scallops
• 3 cups chopped leeks
• 1/4 lb butter
• Fresh ground nutmeg to taste
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 package phyllo dough at room temp

Steps for Scallops:

Saute leeks over medium heat with 1 tbsp butter until wilted.

Set aside to cool and add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

Lightly rinse scallops and dry with paper towels.

Melt remaining butter.

Lay sheet of phyllo dough on board and brush with butter.

Make 4 layers of phyllo.

Cut into 8 squares.

Place scallop on each square and mound with cooled, sauteed leeks.

Close phyllo as a purse or packet.

Can be prepared several hours ahead.

Bake in preheated 400 oven for about 10-12 minutes, just until golden.