Coquille St Jacques (scallop gratin)
This classic French scallop gratin is creamy, flavorful and delicious. An elegant appetizer.
Servings: 2
Calories: 354kcal
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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.
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
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg