Recipe for Coquilles St Jacques en gratin
An easy starter, with scallops as the star. This recipe for Coquilles St Jacques en gratin that will please both kids and grownups alike.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Coquilles Saint Jacques (4 scallops drained and patted dry in open shell)
- 1 tablespoon of grated shallots
- 1/2 cup of crème fraiche or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 1/2 cup of grated gruyere cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh parsley
Instructions
- Soften the butter and mix in the grated shallots in a saucepan at low temperature.
- Add the cream, white wine, salt and pepper to the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes while mixing.
- Add the gruyere to the sauce, and whisk in to let it melt.
- Place the scallops on the shells and add prepared sauce on top.
- Sprinkle some breadcrumbs and a small amount of parsley on top of the sauce and the scallops.
- Bake the scallops in the oven for 15 minutes at 200C (400F°) until it turns golden brown. (If scallops were frozen, cook for an additional 10 minutes.)
- Place on seashell plate and serve while warm.
- Bon appétit!
Notes
The above quantities are for 1 serving of coquilles st. jacques per person. Adjust quantities if you wish to serve more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 256mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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