Coquilles Saint-Jacques is one of the world’s most delicious dishes. It’s rich and decadent, and yet still light. For something fancy, this is pretty easy to make!
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4 large oven-safe scallop shells
- ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 pinch paprika
- 8 fresh tarragon leaves
Directions
Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add shallots and saut? until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, salt, and black pepper; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; 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.
Step 3
Return strained liquid to skillet, pour in any accumulated juices from scallops, and stir in cream. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until cream sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let mixture cool for 1 minute.
Step 4
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 2 in teaspoons tarragon, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
Step 5
Divide mushroom mixture into scallop shells, spreading it out to cover the 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 Gruy?re cheese and paprika.
Step 6
Preheat the oven's broiler. 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.
Step 7
Broil in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 8
Transfer to serving plates lined with napkins to prevent shells from tipping; garnish each portion with 2 crossed tarragon leaves.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 374 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat12g | 62% |
Cholesterol162mg | 54% |
Sodium319mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 20% |
Calcium217mg | 17% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium768mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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