The Best Coquilles St. Jacques (Baked Scallop Shells)
User Reviews
4.8
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 shells
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Calories
145 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
French
The Best Coquilles St. Jacques (Baked Scallop Shells)
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A classic of French cuisine, this scallop recipe for Coquilles St. Jacques, oven-baked in the shell, is the absolute best! In this recipe, it is elevated with the addition of bite size pieces of shrimp added to the sweet bay scallops.
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Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 cups Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
Filling
- 2 shallots or 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 cups bay scallops (drained and patted dry)
- 1 cup Shrimp (cubed to bite size)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes
- In a pot of salted water, cook the potatoes until tender. Drain.
- With a masher, mash the potatoes with the butter.
- Stir in the milk to the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Filling
- In a pot, sauté the shallots or onions and garlic in the butter until softened
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the milk and wine and bring to a boil while whisking. Cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the scallops, shrimp and ½ cup of the cheese. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the filling into scallop shells or ramekin(s).
- Pipe the mashed potatoes around the rim of the shells or ramekins. Or use a spoon to dollop the mashed potatoes around the filling.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Finish under the broiler until the cheese and potatoes are golden brown.
- Alternatively these can be baked in an Air Fryer at 325°F for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR MAKING COQUILLES ST.JACQUES:
- CAN I ADD OTHER TYPES OF SEAFOOD TO MY COQUILLES ST.JACQUES?Crab meat or pollock may also be added to the seafood mixture.
- CAN I TOP WITH OTHER TYPES OF CHEESE?Gruyère cheese can be substituted for the mozzarella in this recipe.
- WHAT CAN I USE IF I DON’T HAVE SCALLOP SHELLS?If you don’t have scallop shells, ramekins may be substituted. Another alternative is to bake the entire recipe in a casserole dish and serve buffet style.
- CAN I PREPARE COQUILLES ST-JACQUES AHEAD OF TIME?The seafood mixture and bechamel sauce can be prepared and refrigerated a day ahead. On the day of serving, prepare the mashed potatoes and assemble just before baking.
- CAN I FREEZE COQUILLES ST-JACQUES?• Yes, definitely! Coquilles St-Jacques can also be frozen once assembled but prior to baking. Defrost in the refrigerator the night before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
277mg
(12%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
202IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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66 reviews
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