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Coquille St Jacques (scallop gratin)
This classic French scallop gratin is creamy, flavorful and delicious. An elegant appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the shallot. Cook for a minute or two until softened.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.