Within the vast culinary landscape, the gratin of scallops with porcini and chives stands as a testament to the harmonious marriage of flavors and textures. This delectable dish, steeped in tradition and elevated by modern culinary techniques, promises an explosion of umami-rich notes, the subtle sweetness of scallops, the earthy essence of porcini mushrooms, and the vibrant freshness of chives. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting this exquisite dish, ensuring that every bite transports you to a realm of pure culinary bliss.
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SCALLOP GRATIN WITH SCALLIONS
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
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.
GRATIN OF SCALLOPS WITH PORCINI AND CHIVES
Categories Mushroom Shellfish Broil Sauté Quick & Easy Casserole/Gratin Scallop Brandy Winter Chive Bon Appétit
Yield 4 Appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place porcini in medium bowl. Pour hot water over. Let stand until porcini are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from water; squeeze any liquid back into bowl. Chop porcini. Reserve soaking liquid.
- Preheat broiler. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir 10 seconds. Add porcini and 1/2 cup reserved soaking liquid, leaving any sediment in bottom of bowl. Add brandy; simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add scallops and chives; sautée until scallops are almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer scallop mixture to 9-inch round gratin dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over. Broil until breadcrumbs are golden, watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.
BAY SCALLOP GRATIN
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.
SCALLOP GRATIN
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
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
SCALLOPS AU GRATIN
Since scallops will continue to release their cooked juices, drain this liquid before returning scallops to the pan so that your sauce is thicker.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, cream, wine, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute scallops and onion in butter until scallops are opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add milk mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain scallops. Add the scallops, mushrooms and tarragon to the sauce; heat through. Stir in Asiago cheese until melted. , Divide scallop mixture among four 10-oz. baking dishes. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over scallop mixture. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SCALLOPS AU GRATIN
Make and share this Scallops Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Just Cher
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 21m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add flour and salad italian dressing, mix stirring well.
- Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Add mushrooms& lemon rind, cook stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
- Add scallops, cook stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
- Top each english muffin half with tomato slice.
- Spoon 1/2 cup scallop mixture on top.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 613.9, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 32.6
SCALLOP AND MUSHROOM GRATIN
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
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.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, seasonal seafood and vegetables, and use high-quality olive oil and butter.
- Don't Overcook the Scallops: Scallops are very delicate and can easily become tough if overcooked. Cook them for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Use a Heavy-Bottomed Skillet: A heavy-bottomed skillet will help to prevent the scallops from sticking and will also help to evenly distribute the heat.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your scallops generously with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out their natural flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that they are at their most tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for a delicious and elegant seafood dish, this gratin of scallops with porcini and chives is a great choice. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're in the mood for something special, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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