Coquilles Saint-Jacques Niçoise is a classic French dish that combines the flavors of the sea and the land. This elegant Provencal dish features plump scallops cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and served in their shells. The scallops are typically topped with a sprinkle of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and then baked until golden brown. This dish is a perfect appetizer or main course for any special occasion and can be easily prepared using fresh or frozen scallops.
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COQUILLES ST. JACQUES FOR 1
Buttery scallops in rich, creamy sauce would be tough to share. Good thing you don't have to. -Betsy Esley, Lake Alfred, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet, combine the scallops, wine, butter and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Using a slotted spoon, remove scallops and keep warm., Bring liquid in pan to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Return scallops to skillet. Pour into a greased 6-oz. ramekin or custard cup., In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 41g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES
Try a French classic - scallops in a creamy wine sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, then browned under a broiler.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly grease six 4-inch baking shells or ceramic ramekins** with butter. Place in 15x10x1-inch pan.
- In 3-quart saucepan, place scallops, wine, parsley and salt. Add just enough water to cover scallops. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 6 minutes or until scallops are white.
- Remove scallops with slotted spoon; reserve liquid. Heat reserved liquid to boiling. Boil until reduced to 1 cup. Strain and reserve.
- In same saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and shallots in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Remove from saucepan.
- In same saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in reserved liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in half-and-half, scallops, mushroom mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese; heat through.
- In small bowl, toss bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Divide scallop mixture among baking shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the bread crumbs.
- Set oven control to broil. Broil baking shells with tops 5 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until crumbs are toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
COQUILLES ST. JACQUES
Steps:
- In small mixing bowl, toss the bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter; mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, wine and parsley; mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saute scallops in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until opaque. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Preheat broiler for medium/high heat.
- Reheat the skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms and onion in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until tender. Add cheese mixture and return the scallops to the skillet. Cook until heated through and the cheese is melted. Spoon the mixture into individual ramekins or pour the whole mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with bread crumb mixture.
- Broil in a preheated broiler 6 inches from heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 73.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 842 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EASY COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place six (1 1/2-cup) gratin dishes on 2 sheet pans.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the seafood stock and whisk until it is smooth and thickened. Whisk in the cream, curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Slice the mushroom caps 1/2 inch thick, add to the shallots, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often. Add the Cognac and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
- Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, Gruyère, and olive oil in a medium bowl and stir to moisten the crumbs. Set aside.
- Add the mushrooms to the cream sauce. Add the scallops and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, mix well, and divide among the gratin dishes. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly on top and bake for 20 minutes, until the scallops are cooked and the sauce is lightly browned and bubbly. Serve hot.
COQUILLES ST. JACQUES
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Lightly butter the insides of 4 large ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Set aside. In a large skillet or saute pan, combine the scallops, onion slices, lemon slices, bay leaf, wine, and water. Bring to a simmer and gently poach the scallops until just firm, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Strain the scallop cooking liquid into a clean container. Reserve the scallops on a plate.
- In a clean large saute pan or medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan the mushrooms were cooked in and melt over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, to form a light roux. Slowly add the strained poaching liquid, whisking constantly, and cook until thick, about 2 minutes. Add the milk, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and whisk well. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add the parsley and green onions, and simmer for 1 minute. Add the cream and Gruyere, stir well, and remove from the heat. Fold in the scallops and mushrooms, and pour into the prepared ramekins.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter and Essence. Sprinkle over the scallop mixture and top with the Parmesan. Run under the broiler until just crisp and brown, being careful not to overcook, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
COQUILLES ST. JACQUES NIçOISE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut it into one-and-a-halfinch lengths; cut each piece lengthwise into quarter-inch slices. Stack the slices and cut them into quarter-inch strips. There should be about one and a half cups. Set aside.
- Cut away and discard the core of the tomato. Peel the tomato and cut it in half. Gently squeeze to remove the seeds. Cut the tomato into quarter-inch cubes. There should be about one cup. Set aside.
- Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a small, heavy skillet and add the zucchini strips and salt and pepper. Cook quickly, stirring and tossing, about one minute. Do not overcook. The strips must remain crisp and tender. Drain.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add the scallops, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and tossing, about one and a half to two minutes. Do not overcook.
- Pour the scallops onto a warm serving platter. To the skillet add the butter, garlic and shallots. Cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Add the tomato and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the zucchini and heat thoroughly. Pour this over the scallops and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 572 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOW TO MAKE COQUILLES SAINT-JACQUES
For something fancy, this is pretty easy to make. It's one of the world's most delicious dishes. It's rich and decadent, and yet still light.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; saute shallots in the hot butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir mushrooms, salt, and black pepper into shallots. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Pour white wine over mushroom mixture, dissolving any browned bits of food on bottom of skillet into wine; 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. Return strained liquid to skillet, pour in any accumulated juices from scallops, and stir in cream. Bring to a boil and cook until cream sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Stir often. Turn off heat and let mixture cool for 1 minute.
- 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 cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons tarragon, and lemon zest into sauce.
- Divide mushroom mixture into scallop shells, spreading mushrooms out to cover 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 Gruyere cheese and paprika or cayenne.
- Turn oven's broiler to high. 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.
- Broil about 10 inches from the heat source until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to serving plates lined with napkins to prevent shells from tipping; garnish each portion with 2 crossed tarragon leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 161.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 318.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
COQUILLES ST. JACQUES
Make and share this Coquilles St. Jacques recipe from Food.com.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories European
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If using large scallops, cut into 3 or 4 pieces.
- In med. saucepan, cook and stir onion in butter until tender.
- Add scallops, lemon juice, salt, marjoram leaves, paprika, and wine; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
- Add mushrooms; simmer 2 minutes longer.
- Drain liquid from scallop mixture; set aside.
- Melt 1/3 cup butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in flour.
- Cook over low heat until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Remove from heat; Stir in reserved liquid and cream.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir for 1 minute, then add parsley.
- Reserve 1/2 cup sauce; Add the rest to the scallop and mushroom mixture.
- Heat through, stirring often.
- Spoon scallop mixture into six individual baking dishes; spread each with 1 tbs.
- reserved sauce.
- Melt 1 tbs. butter in small skillet; add bread crumbs, stirring until brown.
- Place baking dishes on baking sheet.
- Set oven to"broil"; broil dishes 6 inches from heat 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly and brown.
- Sprinkle crumbs over the tops and serve.
COQUILLE ST. JACQUES (SCALLOPS)
This is one of my favorites and it is the MOST AUTHENTIC RECIPE! Other recipes that omit some of the ingredients, such as the heavy cream, are not the true recipe for this wonderful tasting dish. Also, you must serve it in shells or ramekins & not over a bed of rice. It's just as good as other recipes for this dish that require many more steps. It's YUMMY! If you have any questions e-mail me: [email protected]
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories European
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place scallops in saucepan with wine or vermouth, mushrooms, seasonings & herbs.
- Add water, if necessary, to almost cover ingredients.
- Bring to simmer & then cover pan & simmer slowly for 5 minutes.
- Remove scallops & mushrooms & place into a bowl.
- Rapidly boil down the cooking liquid until reduced to the amount of 1 cup.
- Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a new pan& stir in the flour until smooth.
- Cook slowly for 2 minutes without browning.
- Remove from heat & beat in the scallop cooking liquid.
- Stir with whip over medium heat until sauce thickens.
- Thin out with milk.
- Blend egg yolks in a bowl with half of the heavy cream.
- Beat in the hot sauce driblets.
- Return to the pan & stir over medium heat until sauce comes to a slight boil.
- Thin out, as necessary, with more cream or milk.
- Carefully correct seasoning & add lemon juice & sugar if needed.
- Fold 2/3 of sauce into the scallops & mushrooms & spoon into lightly buttered large shells or individual ramekins (round baking bowls).
- Spoon on the remaining sauce & sprinkle with the cheese.
- Top with bread crumbs & place little dabs of butter on top.
- Then sprinkle with paprika.
- Place into broiler until lightly browned & serve with crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.2, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 206.5, Sodium 723.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6, Protein 29.5
COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES
Coquilles St.-Jacques - I will always associate the smell of this dish with my first imaginings of France - and with the imminent arrival of guests. My mother made it for special occasions only. I remember being terrifically impressed that she served it in scallop shells.
Categories Cheese Mushroom Broil Dinner Scallop White Wine
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Heat the water, wine, onion, bouquet garni, and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan. Add the scallops, cover, and simmer on very low heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 2. Add the mushrooms to the scallop poaching liquid and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding the bouquet garni and reserving the liquid and mushrooms separately.
- 3. Cut the scallops into 1/2-inch-thick slices. If too long, cut in half horizontally.
- 4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour. Do not let it get dark. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the scallop liquid and mix until blended. Over very low heat, blend the flour mixture into the scallop liquid. Add the cream and simmer and stir until blended and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the scallops and mushrooms, and stir.
- 5. Fill 6 scallop shells or shallow 6-inch ramekins almost to the top with the scallop mixture. Dust the top lightly with bread crumbs and sprinkle with the grated cheese. (If you're not ready to serve the scallops, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
- 6. Preheat the broiler. Broil the scallops until the mixture bubbles and the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES
Provided by Jonathan Reynolds
Categories appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion and leek. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Boil the wine to reduce it slightly, about 1 minute.
- Add crème fraîche and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and then lower heat so liquids don't reduce. Simmer 15 minutes and keep warm.
- Pat scallops dry. Heat the oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add and sauté the scallops for 30 seconds on each side -- just to seal. Add the scallops to the sauce. Poach gently for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange on 4 plates. Sprinkle with basil slivers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 602 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for plump, juicy scallops, fresh herbs, and ripe tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through, but still slightly translucent in the center. Overcooked scallops will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will add depth of flavor to your dish. Some good choices include thyme, rosemary, basil, garlic, and paprika.
- Serve the dish immediately. This is when it will be at its best. You can garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Conclusion:
Coquilles Saint-Jacques Niçoise is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is made with fresh scallops, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. The dish is easy to make and can be prepared in about 30 minutes. If you are looking for a new and exciting seafood dish to try, Coquilles Saint-Jacques Niçoise is a great option.
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