COQUILLES ST. JACQUES

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Coquilles is French for scallop. Fresh crab meat was added for another layer of flavor in this recipe. This is from my Southern Living cookbook.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Crab

Time 16m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb bay scallop
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
3 tablespoons dry white wine or 3 tablespoons dry vermouth
4 (2 1/8 ounce) packages frozen miniature phyllo cups, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Gradually add half and half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and white pepper; set aside.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add scallops and green onions; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes more.
  • Stir cream sauce, crabmeat, and wine into the scallop mixture. Cook just until thoroughly heated.
  • To serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon seafood mixture into each shell.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 129.2, Sodium 1114.8, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.4

Gcleff 123
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of scallops. The dish turned out great!


elias Romero
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I served it with asparagus and it was a delicious and elegant meal.


Symon Fudeni Haufila
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I added a bit of lemon juice to the sauce for an extra burst of brightness. It was a great addition.


Faith Thato
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish still turned out great.


MD:MASUM BILLAL
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and elegant meal.


Riaan Niemann
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiran Thapa Magar
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


arman mahmoudi
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I'm new to cooking seafood, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Yeshkumardarlamimagar 2078
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Md Niyaz
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for an extra burst of flavor. It was a great addition.


Md Shdsfh
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I had some trouble finding sea scallops, so I used bay scallops instead. They worked just fine and the dish turned out great.


BeeUTeeFull Salvation Designs
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


chetnath sharma
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Haddy Sowe
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This is my go-to recipe for special occasions. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I like to add a bit of lobster to the sauce for an extra special touch.


Sharmin Pakhi
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Taimoor Halepoto
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This recipe was a bit more involved than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with asparagus and it was a delicious and elegant meal.


Omar Simpson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I like to add a bit of white wine to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor.


Sabawoon Sarhadi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out amazing! I used large sea scallops and they were cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the mushrooms and shallots added a nice depth of flavor. I served it over rice and it was a perfect me


Yar Muhammad Jamali
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Absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!