Coquille St Jacques (scallop gratin)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    354 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    French

Coquille St Jacques (scallop gratin)

This classic French scallop gratin is creamy, flavorful and delicious. An elegant appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • lb scallops (the larger, 'Atlantic' scallops - should be around 4-6 scallops)
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream double cream
  • 4 tablespoon breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon gruyere cheese grated
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Instructions

  1. Remove any side muscle/coral from the scallops and ensure they are clean (you can either discard or cook separately for a snack!). Finely chop the shallot.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the shallot. Cook for a minute or two until softened.
  3. Add the wine to the shallot and bring to a simmer. Add the scallops and cover the pan. Cook around a minute on each side until the scallops become translucent. Remove the scallops and leave the pan uncovered to let the wine reduce down a minute.
  4. Meanwhile, slice the scallops through the middle to give two thinner rounds on each (they may be slightly uncooked in the middle - this is fine. Divide the scallops between two ramekins (or scallop shells if you have them - you will probably need more if you have the latter). Preheat the broiler (grill).
  5. Once the wine is looking a little syrup-like, remove from the heat and add the cream. Stir to mix then pour the sauce over the scallops. Push the shallots down a little as needed.
  6. Mix together the breadcrumbs and cheese and divide the mixture between the dishes/shells with the scallops. Put the dishes under the broiler/grill for a minute or two until the top browns gently. Best served immediately, warm.

Notes

  • If you prefer and have time, you can toast/cook the breadcrumbs in a little butter first in a skillet/frying pan. Then let them cool a minute before mixing with the cheese.
  • Scallops can become tough if overcooked so I wouldn't recommend trying to re-heat this.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 505mg (21%) Potassium 257mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 646IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 201mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 505mg 21%
Potassium 257mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 646IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 201mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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