Best 8 Scallop Gratin Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our tantalizing Scallop Gratin recipes. These delectable dishes combine the succulent sweetness of scallops with a rich and creamy sauce, topped with a golden-brown gratin crust. Our collection features a variety of gratin recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic French dish. Whether you prefer a classic gratin with a simple breadcrumb topping or a more elaborate gratin adorned with crispy bacon and sautéed mushrooms, we have a recipe to satisfy your cravings. Discover the perfect gratin recipe for your next special occasion or intimate dinner party.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SCALLOP GRATIN



Scallop Gratin image

As far as I'm concerned, a simple gratin is the most delicious way to cook fresh scallops. The only real way to screw this recipe up would be to use the wrong scallops. And by wrong, I mean any scallops that have been soaked in a preservative brine. These are easy to identify, as they're usually sitting in a pool of milky liquid. What you want are usually sold as wild 'day-boat,' 'diver,' or 'dry-pack' scallops. They are really expensive, and worth every penny. Serve with French bread for dipping.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed, divided
¼ cup creme fraiche
¼ cup white wine
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
8 dry-pack sea scallops
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Brush 2 small gratin dishes with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Whisk creme fraiche, white wine, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt together in a bowl until sauce is smooth. Place scallops in sauce and toss to coat; let sit until flavors begin to blend, about 5 minutes. Divide scallops between prepared gratin dishes and pour remaining creme fraiche sauce over the top. Top with tarragon and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle remaining butter over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 4 minutes. Increase oven setting to broil and continue cooking until scallops are golden brown, slightly springy, and opaque, 2 to 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 122.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 605.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BAY SCALLOP GRATIN ( INA GARTEN, BACK TO BASICS )



Bay Scallop Gratin ( Ina Garten, Back to Basics ) image

This is a scallop recipe from Ina Garten's new book in 2008" Back to Basics." It makes a great dish for entertaining so most of the work is done ahead. Easy dinner party item if you are serving 6 people no thought needed for the main course. Pair with a salad and crusty bread. Another winner by her and now you, when you make it. It can also be made using shrimp. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 29m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra
fresh parsley, for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Pernod
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons dry white wine
2 lbs fresh bay scallops
lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place 6 (6-inch round) gratin dishes on a sheet pan.
  • To make the topping, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). With the mixer on low speed, add the garlic, shallot, prosciutto, parsley, lemon juice, Pernod, salt, and pepper and mix until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the olive oil slowly as though making mayonnaise, until combined. Fold the panko in with a rubber spatula and set aside.
  • Preheat the broiler, if it's separate from your oven.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the wine in the bottom of each gratin dish. With a small sharp knife, remove the white muscle and membrane from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and distribute them among the 6 dishes. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the top of the scallops. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the topping is golden and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. If you want the top crustier, place the dishes under the broiler for 2 minutes, until browned. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty French bread.

SCALLOP GRATIN WITH SCALLIONS



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Scallops with cheese? In this case, yes. My mother makes this as a holiday staple and I can still remember the first time I ate it as a kid. She ran out of the kitchen with the large scallop shells, sizzling, filled with this recipe. These are delicious, and the portion so small that it leaves you wanting more. Be warned: People may leave the table, shells in hand, and go somewhere and lick the crust of bread crumbs and leftover sauce from the shells in private. I also recommend some bread for sopping up the juices.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup coarse bread crumbs, preferably panko, toasted
3/4 cup thick grated Gruyere
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Scallops:
2 tablespoons canola oil
16 medium dry diver sea scallops, each halved down the middle
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound small white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry vermouth, preferably Noilly Prat
1 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus 1 additional lemon for optional garnish
3 scallions (white part only), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Make the breadcrumb topping: In a bowl, combine the butter and bread crumbs. Use a rubber spatula to mix them until they form a paste. Stir in the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Mix in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the scallops: Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the canola oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add them to the pan. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds until the edges brown and then quickly remove them to a plate using tongs.
  • Cook the mushrooms: Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they soften and brown lightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vermouth and simmer until virtually all the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream, stirring gently, and simmer until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not boil vigorously or the mixture risks separating. Taste for seasoning. Stir the scallops, lemon juice, and scallions. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Broil the scallop: Transfer the sauce and scallops to a shallow ovenproof dish (or into clean scallop shells, if desired). Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and broil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. The time may be slightly longer or shorter depending on how quickly the top browns. Watch carefully! Serve immediately.

BAY SCALLOP GRATIN RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Bay Scallop Gratin Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced, optional
2 tablespoons tarragon, freshly minced
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, freshly minced, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons Pernod, may substitute white wine
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 cup panko crumbs
7 tablespoons Pernod or dry white wine
2 pounds fresh bay scallops
lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place 6 (6-inch round) gratin dishes on a sheet pan. To make the topping, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). With the mixer on low speed, add the garlic, shallot, prosciutto (optional), parsley, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Pernod (or white wine), tarragon, salt, and black pepper, and mix until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the olive oil slowly as though making mayonnaise, until combined. Fold the panko in with a rubber spatula and set aside. Preheat the broiler, if it's separate from your oven. Place 1 tablespoon of the wine in the bottom of each gratin dish. With a small sharp knife, remove the white muscle and membrane from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and distribute them among the 3 dishes. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the top of the scallops. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the topping is golden and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. If you want the top crustier, place the dishes under the broiler for 2 minutes, until browned. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty French bread

SCALLOP AND MUSHROOM GRATIN



Scallop and Mushroom Gratin image

This is a delicious recipe that I found in a Culinary Institute of America cookbook. It's quick and easy enough to qualify for 'after-work friendly', my favorite kinds of recipes!

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 lb mushroom, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 lbs sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and when it stops foaming, add the mushrooms and saute until they are tender and any juices they release have cooked away, about 5 minutes; transfer to an ovenproof dish and spread in an even layer, then top with the tomatoes; arrange the scallops on the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring about a 1/2 inch of water to a simmer in a large saucepan; mixtogether the egg yolks, 1 tablespoon water, wine and shallots in a stainless steel mixing bowl; set the bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly until a thick foam forms, about 8 minutes; remove the bowl from the heat, fold in the sour cream and mustard and spoon over the scallops.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake until the scallops are nearly cooked through, about 6-8 minutes; if the top is not browned, broil the scallops just long enough to make the top golden brown, 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve at once.

MOMOSITA'S SCALLOP SQUASH (PATTY PAN) GRATIN



Momosita's Scallop Squash (Patty Pan) Gratin image

This is a wonderful way to use your CSA veggies or abundance of home garden veggies. My 10 month old gobbles this up faster than anything! Alternatively you can use Italian breadcrumbs and omit the oregano and basil. Enjoy!

Provided by lolablitz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 small scallop squash
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup sweet corn
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper (I use garlic salt)
handful chopped cherry tomatoes (the sweeter, the better)
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut off tops of squash and use a melon baller or sharp teaspoon to scoop out the middle and reserve.
  • Boil the squash covered in 1 inch of water for 2 minutes.
  • Line the bottom of a small casserole dish with the squash bottoms and set aside the tops.
  • Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the corn and continue cooking until soft. Add salt, pepper, paprika and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, breadcrumbs, eggs, oregano and basil.
  • Add the sauteed vegetables to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently and then spoon it over the tops of the squash (they will be overflowing).
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top and replace the squash tops.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

BAY SCALLOP GRATIN



BAY SCALLOP GRATIN image

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Pernod
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 cup panko
6 tablespoons dry white wine
2 pound fresh bay scallops
Lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place 6 (6-inch round) gratin dishes on a sheet pan. To make the topping, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). With the mixer on low speed, add the garlic, shallot, prosciutto, parsley, lemon juice, Pernod, salt, and pepper and mix until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the olive oil slowly as though making mayonnaise, until combined. Fold the panko in with a rubber spatula and set aside. Preheat the broiler, if it's separate from your oven. Place 1 tablespoon of the wine in the bottom of each gratin dish. With a small sharp knife, remove the white muscle and membrane from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and distribute them among the 3 dishes. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the top of the scallops. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the topping is golden and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. If you want the top crustier, place the dishes under the broiler for 2 minutes, until browned. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty French bread.

SCALLOP GRATIN



SCALLOP GRATIN image

Categories     Fish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Pernod
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 cup panko
6 tablespoons dry white wine
2 pound fresh bay scallops
Lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place 6 (6-inch round) gratin dishes on a sheet pan. To make the topping, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). With the mixer on low speed, add the garlic, shallot, prosciutto, parsley, lemon juice, Pernod, salt, and pepper and mix until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the olive oil slowly as though making mayonnaise, until combined. Fold the panko in with a rubber spatula and set aside. Preheat the broiler, if it's separate from your oven. Place 1 tablespoon of the wine in the bottom of each gratin dish. With a small sharp knife, remove the white muscle and membrane from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and distribute them among the 3 dishes. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the top of the scallops. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the topping is golden and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. If you want the top crustier, place the dishes under the broiler for 2 minutes, until browned. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty French bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Make sure your scallops are clean. Rinse them well under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the scallops. They should be cooked just until they are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
  • Use a good quality white wine. This will add flavor to the dish without overpowering the scallops.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add herbs, spices, or other ingredients to create a unique dish.

Conclusion:

Scallop gratin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family.

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