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

Homer Carr
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jade Rodriguez
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I've made this dish a few times and it's always a hit with my guests. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


malik Studio 2
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Op Ino
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


Sharon Stanley
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nipa Ali
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I've made this dish a few times and it's always a hit with my guests. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Boeta Silas
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Brianna Akinbolaji
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


Akhtar Rampuri
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These Coquilles St. Jacques were delicious! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saba's dreamy World
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of scallops. But I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hamza Azhar
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This is my go-to recipe for Coquilles St. Jacques. It's simple to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of scallops, mushrooms, and cheese.


Mustafa Cisse
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Zameer 786
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These Coquilles St. Jacques were a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.