Scallops with "Melted" Leeks and Tarragon-Caper Butter Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon drained capers, patted dry
• 2 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 7 whole peppercorns
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter, cut into pieces
• 5 leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only; about 4 cups)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup (packed) chopped fresh chives
• 1 pound sea scallops
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon