COQUILLES ST. JACQUES A LA PARISIENNE

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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Yield 6 scallop shells

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c white wine (or 3/4 c white vermouth)
1/2 tsp salt
pepper
1/2/ bay leaf
2 tbs minced shallots or green onions
1 lb. scallops
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
4 1/2 tbs butter
4 tbs flour
3/4 c milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 c whipping cream
drops of lemon juice
6 tbs Swiss or Gruyere

Steps:

  • Simmer wine, 1/2 tsp salt, dash of pepper, 1/2 bay leaf for 5 minutes. Add scallops and mushrooms; add enough water to barely cover. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer slowly for 5 minutes. Remove scallops and mushrooms with a slotted spoon, set aside in a bowl. Rapidly boil down cooking liquid until reduced to 1 c. Cook 3 tbs butter and 4 tbs flour slowly together for 2 minutes. Off heat, blend in the boiling cooking liquid, then the milk. Boil 1 minute. Blend the egg yolks and cream in a bowl, then beat the hot sauce into them by driblets. Return the sauce to the pan and boil, stirring, for 1 minute. Thin with more cream if necessary. Season to taste with salt, pepper, lemon juice. Cut the scallops into crosswise pieces about 1/8" thick. Blend 2/3 of sauce with scallops and mushrooms. Butter shells, spoons scallops and mushrooms into them and top with sauce. Sprinkly with cheese and dot with 1 1/2 tbs butter cut into pieces. 15 minutes before serving, set scallops 8 to 9 inches under broiler to heat through and brown the top of the sauce.

William Brad Pitt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I like to add a little bit of chopped parsley to the sauce for a pop of color and flavor.


Anika Mwsnsa
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This dish is a classic for a reason. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and creamy. I like to serve it over rice or pasta.


Rana Dilpazir.
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Khankhan Imrankhan
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious meal.


Abukar Husein
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This dish is so elegant and delicious. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Karan Is The King
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I love the combination of scallops and mushrooms in this dish. The sauce is also very flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Ali Hammad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it over rice or pasta.


Dilo m
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious meal.


Cathy Walker
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Praise Mabonga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I like to use a variety of mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster, and cremini. I also add a little bit of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a pop of flavor.


marin-adrian
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This dish is so elegant and delicious. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Meesam Mazhar
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of scallops, mushrooms, and cheese is divine. I like to add a little extra white wine to the sauce for a richer flavor.


Janga Baral
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This was my first time making Coquilles St. Jacques and it turned out perfectly! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.