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**Coquilles Saint-Jacques: A Classic French Seafood Dish**

Coquilles Saint-Jacques is a classic French seafood dish that is sure to impress your guests. The dish is made with scallops, which are seared and then baked in a creamy sauce. It is typically served with rice or pasta. There are many different variations of Coquilles Saint-Jacques, but the basic ingredients and method remain the same. This article provides three delicious recipes for Coquilles Saint-Jacques, each with its own unique flavor. The first recipe is a classic Coquilles Saint-Jacques, made with scallops, white wine, cream, and Parmesan cheese. The second recipe adds a touch of luxury with the addition of lobster and shrimp. The third recipe is a vegetarian version of Coquilles Saint-Jacques, made with mushrooms, leeks, and a creamy sauce. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delectable seafood dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES



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Try a French classic - scallops in a creamy wine sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, then browned under a broiler.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb bay scallops*
1 cup dry white wine, nonalcoholic white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 oz mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
2 shallots or green onions, chopped (2 to 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly grease six 4-inch baking shells or ceramic ramekins** with butter. Place in 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, place scallops, wine, parsley and salt. Add just enough water to cover scallops. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 6 minutes or until scallops are white.
  • Remove scallops with slotted spoon; reserve liquid. Heat reserved liquid to boiling. Boil until reduced to 1 cup. Strain and reserve.
  • In same saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and shallots in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Remove from saucepan.
  • In same saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in reserved liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in half-and-half, scallops, mushroom mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese; heat through.
  • In small bowl, toss bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Divide scallop mixture among baking shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the bread crumbs.
  • Set oven control to broil. Broil baking shells with tops 5 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until crumbs are toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES FOR 1



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Buttery scallops in rich, creamy sauce would be tough to share. Good thing you don't have to. -Betsy Esley, Lake Alfred, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces bay scallops
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
4 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter, melted
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, combine the scallops, wine, butter and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Using a slotted spoon, remove scallops and keep warm., Bring liquid in pan to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Return scallops to skillet. Pour into a greased 6-oz. ramekin or custard cup., In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 41g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES



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This is a great elegant dish for a dinner party and can be made ahead...DELICIOUS!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup dry bread crumbs
5 tablespoons melted butter
6 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 pound sea scallops, quartered
½ pound button mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl, toss the bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter; mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • In another small bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, wine and parsley; mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, saute scallops in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until opaque. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Preheat broiler for medium/high heat.
  • Reheat the skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms and onion in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until tender. Add cheese mixture and return the scallops to the skillet. Cook until heated through and the cheese is melted. Spoon the mixture into individual ramekins or pour the whole mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with bread crumb mixture.
  • Broil in a preheated broiler 6 inches from heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 73.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 842 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound/450 g scallops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces/250 g mushrooms
2 shallots, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup125 ml white wine
1/2 cup/125 ml fish stock
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Lemon juice, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare the scallops: Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and sear 1 minute per side, to brown. Do not cook completely. Set aside.
  • To make the duxelles: Melt the butter in a large saute pan until foaming. Add the shallot and saute until soft. Add the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have released all their liquid and the pan is dry, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and stir through the parsley.
  • To make the sauce: Melt the butter in the saute pan until foaming. Add the shallot and cook until soft. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Whisk in the wine and boil down by half. Add the stock and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the creme fraiche. Check the seasonings, adding salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if needed.
  • To assemble the dish: Heat the oven to broil with the oven rack at the top. Lay 6 large scallop shells or individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Divide the mushroom mixture among the shells. Arrange six scallops on each, then spoon over the sauce. For the topping, scatter over the parsley and breadcrumbs, drizzle over the melted butter, and broil until golden and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC FRENCH COQUILLES SAINT-JACQUES



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This coquilles Saint-Jacques recipe is versatile enough to make for an elegant dinner party's first course or a simple, tasty lunch.

Provided by Rebecca Franklin

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
4 tablespoons butter
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Cognac
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Add scallops to bowl and toss until thoroughly coated in spiced flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add scallops to butter and sauté, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer scallops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Add mushrooms and onions to skillet and sauté, frequently stirring, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, until they start to turn light brown.
  • Add white wine to pan and scrape bottom of pan with a spatula to get all the brown bits off pan and into sauce. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until sauce has reduced by half.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in Cognac and scallops.
  • Preheat oven broiler. Divide scallop and sauce mixture between six scallop shells or small ovenproof serving dishes.
  • Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and Gruyère cheese; divide and spoon mixture evenly over each dish of scallops. Place dishes about 5 to 6 inches from broiler and cook until scallop mixture is hot, bubbly, and browned on top. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1077 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups seafood stock or clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup small-diced shallots (4 large)
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, caps brushed clean, stems discarded
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
5 ounces grated Gruyère cheese
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 pounds fresh bay scallops, drained, side muscles removed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place six (1 1/2-cup) gratin dishes on 2 sheet pans.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the seafood stock and whisk until it is smooth and thickened. Whisk in the cream, curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Slice the mushroom caps 1/2 inch thick, add to the shallots, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often. Add the Cognac and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, Gruyère, and olive oil in a medium bowl and stir to moisten the crumbs. Set aside.
  • Add the mushrooms to the cream sauce. Add the scallops and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, mix well, and divide among the gratin dishes. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly on top and bake for 20 minutes, until the scallops are cooked and the sauce is lightly browned and bubbly. Serve hot.

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES (SCALLOPS WITH MUSHROOMS IN CREAM SAUCE)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pound sea or bay scallops
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch cayenne

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the mushrooms. Cook until wilted and add the salt, pepper, and wine. Add the scallops and bring to the boil. Cook until all the scallops are heated through, stirring gently as necessary. Take care not to let the scallops overcook or they will toughen. Using a slotted spoon, remove and set aside the scallops and mushrooms. Reserve the liquid. There should be about 3/4 cup of liquid. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. When blended add the reserved liquid, stirring until thickened and smooth. Add the milk and 1 cup of the cream. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of cayenne. Whip the remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Fold it into the sauce. Use 6 individual scallop shells or ramekins. Spoon equal portions of the scallops and mushrooms into each shell. Spoon the sauce over the scallop mixture. Preheat the broiler to high. Place the filled shells under the broiler about 6 inches from the source of heat and bake until a nice brown glaze forms on top. As the scallops broil, turn shells occasionally for even browning, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

HOW TO MAKE COQUILLES SAINT-JACQUES



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For something fancy, this is pretty easy to make. It's one of the world's most delicious dishes. It's rich and decadent, and yet still light.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup diced shallots
½ pound white button mushrooms, sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup white wine
1 pound sea scallops
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg yolk
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 large oven-safe scallop shells
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 pinch paprika
8 fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; saute shallots in the hot butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir mushrooms, salt, and black pepper into shallots. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour white wine over mushroom mixture, dissolving any browned bits of food on bottom of skillet into wine; bring to a simmer. Gently place scallops into wine and poach in the mushroom mixture until barely firm, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a bowl. Strain mushroom mixture into another bowl, reserving mushrooms and cooking liquid separately. Return strained liquid to skillet, pour in any accumulated juices from scallops, and stir in cream. Bring to a boil and cook until cream sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Stir often. Turn off heat and let mixture cool for 1 minute.
  • Quickly whisk egg yolk into cream sauce until combined. Transfer skillet to a work surface (such as a heatproof countertop or cutting board) and stir cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons tarragon, and lemon zest into sauce.
  • Divide mushroom mixture into scallop shells, spreading mushrooms out to cover bottoms of shells; place about 3 scallops onto each portion. Spoon cream sauce over scallops to coat; let sauce drizzle down into mushrooms. Sprinkle lightly with Gruyere cheese and paprika or cayenne.
  • Turn oven's broiler to high. Slightly crinkle a large sheet of aluminum foil and place onto a baking sheet. Place filled shells onto foil and press lightly to help them stay level.
  • Broil about 10 inches from the heat source until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to serving plates lined with napkins to prevent shells from tipping; garnish each portion with 2 crossed tarragon leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 161.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 318.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES



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Make and share this Coquilles St. Jacques recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb deep sea scallops
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1 dash paprika
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons fresh snipped parsley
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • If using large scallops, cut into 3 or 4 pieces.
  • In med. saucepan, cook and stir onion in butter until tender.
  • Add scallops, lemon juice, salt, marjoram leaves, paprika, and wine; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms; simmer 2 minutes longer.
  • Drain liquid from scallop mixture; set aside.
  • Melt 1/3 cup butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Cook over low heat until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat; Stir in reserved liquid and cream.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir for 1 minute, then add parsley.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup sauce; Add the rest to the scallop and mushroom mixture.
  • Heat through, stirring often.
  • Spoon scallop mixture into six individual baking dishes; spread each with 1 tbs.
  • reserved sauce.
  • Melt 1 tbs. butter in small skillet; add bread crumbs, stirring until brown.
  • Place baking dishes on baking sheet.
  • Set oven to"broil"; broil dishes 6 inches from heat 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly and brown.
  • Sprinkle crumbs over the tops and serve.

COQUILLE ST. JACQUES (SCALLOPS)



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This is one of my favorites and it is the MOST AUTHENTIC RECIPE! Other recipes that omit some of the ingredients, such as the heavy cream, are not the true recipe for this wonderful tasting dish. Also, you must serve it in shells or ramekins & not over a bed of rice. It's just as good as other recipes for this dish that require many more steps. It's YUMMY! If you have any questions e-mail me: [email protected]

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb large scallop (sliced 2 cups)
3/4 cup dry white wine or 3/4 cup vermouth
2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons shallots (minced) or 2 tablespoons scallions (minced)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated swiss cheese
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
paprika

Steps:

  • Place scallops in saucepan with wine or vermouth, mushrooms, seasonings & herbs.
  • Add water, if necessary, to almost cover ingredients.
  • Bring to simmer & then cover pan & simmer slowly for 5 minutes.
  • Remove scallops & mushrooms & place into a bowl.
  • Rapidly boil down the cooking liquid until reduced to the amount of 1 cup.
  • Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a new pan& stir in the flour until smooth.
  • Cook slowly for 2 minutes without browning.
  • Remove from heat & beat in the scallop cooking liquid.
  • Stir with whip over medium heat until sauce thickens.
  • Thin out with milk.
  • Blend egg yolks in a bowl with half of the heavy cream.
  • Beat in the hot sauce driblets.
  • Return to the pan & stir over medium heat until sauce comes to a slight boil.
  • Thin out, as necessary, with more cream or milk.
  • Carefully correct seasoning & add lemon juice & sugar if needed.
  • Fold 2/3 of sauce into the scallops & mushrooms & spoon into lightly buttered large shells or individual ramekins (round baking bowls).
  • Spoon on the remaining sauce & sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Top with bread crumbs & place little dabs of butter on top.
  • Then sprinkle with paprika.
  • Place into broiler until lightly browned & serve with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.2, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 206.5, Sodium 723.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6, Protein 29.5

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES



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Had this dish in Montreal and scoured the earth for the recipe. It is not a common dish featured in recipe books. This recipe from the Purity Flour cookbook is darn close to the one in Montreal. Prep time does not include potatoes.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons butter
1 lb scallops
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup green onion
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese
mashed potatoes (optional)
2 tablespoons dry white wine (optional)
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • In fry pan heat until foamy 3 tbsp butter.
  • Add scallops and cook until lightly browned on one side.
  • Turn scallops to brown remaining side and add mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
  • Cook until scallops are tender.
  • In another saucepan melt 3 tabsp butter, and blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Gradually stir in cheese, milk, and wine.
  • Cook until thichened, stirring constantly.
  • Blend in scallop mixture and fill greased scallop shells or shallow casserole dish.
  • If desired pipe with cooked mashed potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and dot with 1 tbsp butter.
  • Broil for 1 min or until top is golden brown.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Filled shells may be refrigerated until just before serving then bake in preheated 350 oven until piping hot and brown: about 12 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 18

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES



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This recipe comes from the "Big Book of Appetizers" cookbook. If you are lucky enough to have some scallop shells (think garage sale!) they make the best presentation of the tender briny scallops in rich cream sauce served in the beautiful shells. If you haven't seen scallop shells at a garage sale lately, any gratin dishes or ramekins will work just fine. Posted for ZWT5.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     European

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 lb diver scallops (about 12)
1/3 cup gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • While the milk is heating, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add the hot milk all at once while whisking. Stir the sauce until it is thick and bubbly. Remove from the heat and add the salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and sherry vinegar. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Let cool slightly before continuing.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs to coat them evenly with the butter. Reserve.
  • Preheat the broiler and arrange an oven rack to the highest position.
  • Set out the shells (or ramekins) on a baking sheet. Arrange 2 scallops in each. Top each scallop with about 3 tablespoons of the sauce. Sprinkle some of the cheese over the sauce and top with a tablespoon or so of the buttered breadcrumbs. Broil the scallops for about 7 minutes. The sauce and cheese should be golden brown. The scallops should be tender and juicy, not overcooked. Carefully transfer the hot scallops in their shells (or ramekins) to a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 304.2, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 16.9

COQUILLES ST. JACQUES



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Coquilles is French for scallop. Fresh crab meat was added for another layer of flavor in this recipe. This is from my Southern Living cookbook.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Crab

Time 16m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb bay scallop
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
3 tablespoons dry white wine or 3 tablespoons dry vermouth
4 (2 1/8 ounce) packages frozen miniature phyllo cups, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Gradually add half and half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and white pepper; set aside.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add scallops and green onions; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes more.
  • Stir cream sauce, crabmeat, and wine into the scallop mixture. Cook just until thoroughly heated.
  • To serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon seafood mixture into each shell.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 129.2, Sodium 1114.8, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.4

INA GARTEN'S MAKE-AHEAD COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES



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Here is an easy version of coquilles St.-Jacques, the classic French preparation of scallops in a creamy sauce, under a crust of bread crumbs and cheese. It comes from Ina Garten, the celebrated cookbook author and television star, who has been cooking it for dinner parties, she told The Times, practically since the start of her marriage to Jeffrey Garten in 1968. It makes for a beautiful entree that matches well with a green salad, flinty white wine and good conversation. It can be made the day before serving and heated through in an oven while guests gather. "A lot of dishes taste better after they sit for a while," Garten said. With its whisper of curry powder in the rich, unctuous sauce, this is one of them. You can make it in a casserole, but little gratin dishes are better and come in handy far more often than you might think. One per guest.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups seafood stock, clam juice or low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 large shallots, peeled and diced, approximately 1 cup
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned, stems discarded, sliced
1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (approximately 6 slices white bread, crusts removed, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor)
1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
5 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds bay scallops, or quartered sea scallops, abductor muscles removed

Steps:

  • Set a saucepan over medium heat, and melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in it. When it foams, add the flour, and cook for approximately 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the stock, and whisk again, until it is smooth and thick. Add the cream, curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring the sauce just to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Put 3 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan set over medium heat. When it melts and foams, add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are clear and tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushroom caps, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until they have released their liquid and are just starting to brown. Add the brandy or Cognac, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the alcohol has mostly evaporated. Add a teaspoon of salt to the mixture and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and stir again to combine. Add mushroom mixture to the cream sauce, and set aside.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, parsley and Gruyère in a large bowl, stir to combine, then moisten the mixture with the olive oil, stirring again to combine.
  • Use last tablespoon of butter to grease 6 1 1/2-cup gratin dishes. Divide the scallops evenly among them and top with equal amounts of the cream and mushroom sauce. Top each gratin dish with a handful or two of the bread-crumb mixture. Place dishes on a sheet tray, cover gently with foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a day.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400. Remove cover from sheet tray, and place in the oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and bubbling and the scallops are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 768, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1072 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram

COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES



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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small carrot, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 small leek, trimmed, split, washed and sliced
3 large white mushrooms, trimmed, washed and diced
1/4 cup white wine (preferably muscadet)
8 ounces crème fraîche
Salt to taste (sel de Guérande preferred)
Black pepper to taste
16 to 20 medium sea scallops, with attached pink coral if available
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion and leek. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Boil the wine to reduce it slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Add crème fraîche and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and then lower heat so liquids don't reduce. Simmer 15 minutes and keep warm.
  • Pat scallops dry. Heat the oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add and sauté the scallops for 30 seconds on each side -- just to seal. Add the scallops to the sauce. Poach gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange on 4 plates. Sprinkle with basil slivers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 602 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES



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Coquilles St.-Jacques - I will always associate the smell of this dish with my first imaginings of France - and with the imminent arrival of guests. My mother made it for special occasions only. I remember being terrifically impressed that she served it in scallop shells.

Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Broil     Dinner     Scallop     White Wine

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 small onion, chopped
Bouquet garni (see Mom's Tip)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pound very fresh scallops
8 ounces mushrooms, washed and chopped
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
N/A freshly ground pepper
Bread crumbs
Grated Swiss or Gruyère cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the water, wine, onion, bouquet garni, and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan. Add the scallops, cover, and simmer on very low heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • 2. Add the mushrooms to the scallop poaching liquid and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding the bouquet garni and reserving the liquid and mushrooms separately.
  • 3. Cut the scallops into 1/2-inch-thick slices. If too long, cut in half horizontally.
  • 4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour. Do not let it get dark. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the scallop liquid and mix until blended. Over very low heat, blend the flour mixture into the scallop liquid. Add the cream and simmer and stir until blended and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the scallops and mushrooms, and stir.
  • 5. Fill 6 scallop shells or shallow 6-inch ramekins almost to the top with the scallop mixture. Dust the top lightly with bread crumbs and sprinkle with the grated cheese. (If you're not ready to serve the scallops, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
  • 6. Preheat the broiler. Broil the scallops until the mixture bubbles and the cheese melts and turns golden brown.

Tips:

  • Purchase high-quality scallops. Fresh, dry-packed scallops are best. Avoid scallops that are treated with chemicals or preservatives.
  • Clean the scallops properly. Remove the tough side muscle from each scallop. Rinse the scallops thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Season the scallops simply. Salt and pepper are all you need to bring out the natural flavor of the scallops.
  • Cook the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help them retain their delicate texture.
  • Don't overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through but still slightly translucent in the center.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. They are best enjoyed hot out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Coquilles St. Jacques is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its elegant presentation and delicious flavor, this dish is perfect for a special occasion. Follow the tips above to make sure your Coquilles St. Jacques turns out perfect.

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