COQUILLES ST. JACQUES A LA PARISIENNE

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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Yield 6 scallop shells

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c white wine (or 3/4 c white vermouth)
1/2 tsp salt
pepper
1/2/ bay leaf
2 tbs minced shallots or green onions
1 lb. scallops
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
4 1/2 tbs butter
4 tbs flour
3/4 c milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 c whipping cream
drops of lemon juice
6 tbs Swiss or Gruyere

Steps:

  • Simmer wine, 1/2 tsp salt, dash of pepper, 1/2 bay leaf for 5 minutes. Add scallops and mushrooms; add enough water to barely cover. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer slowly for 5 minutes. Remove scallops and mushrooms with a slotted spoon, set aside in a bowl. Rapidly boil down cooking liquid until reduced to 1 c. Cook 3 tbs butter and 4 tbs flour slowly together for 2 minutes. Off heat, blend in the boiling cooking liquid, then the milk. Boil 1 minute. Blend the egg yolks and cream in a bowl, then beat the hot sauce into them by driblets. Return the sauce to the pan and boil, stirring, for 1 minute. Thin with more cream if necessary. Season to taste with salt, pepper, lemon juice. Cut the scallops into crosswise pieces about 1/8" thick. Blend 2/3 of sauce with scallops and mushrooms. Butter shells, spoons scallops and mushrooms into them and top with sauce. Sprinkly with cheese and dot with 1 1/2 tbs butter cut into pieces. 15 minutes before serving, set scallops 8 to 9 inches under broiler to heat through and brown the top of the sauce.

Prithe Akther
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I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Imtiaz Malik
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This dish was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Luise B
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


Kemar Salmon
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This was a great recipe! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Ngachez Sammy
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I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Merlene Miller
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This dish was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Mosharaf
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


arafat yeamin
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This was my first time making Coquilles St. Jacques, and it turned out great! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Riya Akther
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I'm a big fan of scallops, and this recipe did not disappoint! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Atlehang Motloung
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Tebello Mabuza
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I've never had Coquilles St. Jacques before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely delicious! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


fmida Ahmed
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My wife and I loved the dish! We served it over angel hair pasta and it was divine. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. We will definitely be making this again.