Scallops au gratin is an elegant and delicious seafood dish that can be easily prepared at home. This classic French dish features tender scallops baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce, topped with a golden brown crust. The combination of scallops and cheese creates a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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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.
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.
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
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
A seafood casserole is a 'must' for a bountiful buffet. My father was a fisherman, so we ate fish almost every day. Over the years, I've tasted many seafood dishes, but none better than this one. -Hazel McMullin, Amherst, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange fish and scallops in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup of each cheese; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender; stir into cheese sauce. Spoon over seafood. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, top with chives to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
This is delicious and well worth the effort! Make sure the seafood is very fresh. Best if served in individual baking dishes, but can be made in one larger dish if they are not available.
Provided by JELI
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter 8 small baking dishes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute shrimp and scallops until firm, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and raise heat to high. Stir until thickened. Mix in shallots, mushrooms and wine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp, scallops and crab in the bottom of prepared dishes. Pour sauce over seafood and cover with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 12 t o15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 213.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
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
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS AU GRATIN
Mouth watering dish first tried at the San Francisco wharf. Serve over rice or with a loaf of french bread. Tip to preparation, have everything cut, chopped and measured ahead of time as it goes fast, but easy.
Provided by sshaul
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sauté onions and garlic in 1 T. butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Salt to taste.
- Add scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, Accent, salt & pepper, & 3 T. butter, stirring to mix well. Be sure to salt and pepper to your tastes. My amounts may be to heavy for some.
- Start cream sauce by melting butter in medium sauce pan, mix in flour slowly; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add half-and-half slowly and stir constantly til very thick, set aside.
- Scallops and shrimp should be stirred occasionally and will be done by the time the cream sauce is done. Add sherry and grated sharp cheddar cheese to the scallops and shrimp and stir in, then add cream sauce and mix it well until cheese is melted.
- Pour into large casserole dish or individual serving dishes, sprinkle with cracker crumbs (opitional) and paprika; bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or til golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.7, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 37.5, Cholesterol 307.1, Sodium 2157.8, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 26
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality scallops. Fresh scallops should have a briny, slightly sweet smell and a firm, plump texture. Avoid scallops that are slimy, discolored, or have an off odor.
- Clean the scallops properly. Before cooking, remove the tough side muscle from the scallops. To do this, use a sharp knife to cut along the edge of the muscle, then gently pull it away from the scallop.
- Season the scallops simply. Scallops have a delicate flavor, so it's important not to overpower them with too many spices. A simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and maybe a little garlic or lemon is all you need.
- Cook the scallops quickly over high heat. Scallops cook very quickly, so it's important to cook them over high heat for a short period of time. This will help to prevent them from becoming tough and rubbery.
- Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that they are juicy and tender.
Conclusion:
Scallops au gratin is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The scallops are cooked in a creamy, cheesy sauce and then baked until golden brown. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make scallops au gratin at home that is just as good as what you would find in a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant seafood dish, give scallops au gratin a try.
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