COQUILLE ST. JACQUES

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Categories     Shellfish     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups seafood stock, clam juice or low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
¼ 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
¼ cup brandy or Cognac
1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs (approximately 6 slices white bread, crusts removed, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor)
¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
5 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
¼ 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.

Sm Prince
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Mirnes Kuric
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Kashmire khan
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


rodbone30
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I love this recipe! It's simple to make, but it always impresses my guests. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine.


Jobe Saunders
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Irsad Alam
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I'm not a fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


roblox fun
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Tasin Ahmed
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Xxxx Yyyy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Samkelisiwe Dlamini
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Derick Kebaromotse
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Ellen Clark
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I love this recipe! It's simple to make, but it always impresses my guests. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine.


Shahbaz Sskss
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Jeremiah Pitts
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


MR Saifi
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.