CREAMY CHEESY COQUILLES ST. JACQUES/ SCALLOPS

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I don't recall where I got this excellent recipe, but have been making it for special occasions for 25 years! Easy to put together, and very elegant served with rice pilaf and a green salad for company. I like to serve this in prepared scallop shells.

Provided by davianng

Categories     Savory

Time 17m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs scallops (sea or bay)
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped (or shallot)
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1/3 cup flour
1 dash pepper
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly grease or butter 8 large scallop shells or 8 small ramekins.
  • Combine 1 t. lemon juice, water and salt in a saucepan large enough to hold scallops. Bring to a boil.
  • Add scallops and simmer 6 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  • Melt 4 T. butter in saute pan. Add onions and mushrooms. Saute until wilted and soft.
  • Whisk in flour and pepper. Cook 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in cream and milk. Bring to boil, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Add cheese, wine, 1 T. lemon juice and parsley. Whisk and cook until blended and cheese has melted. Add scallops.
  • Divide mixture into 8 shells or ramekins.
  • Combine bread crumbs and 2 T. melted butter. Sprinkle on scallop mixture.
  • Broil 4" from heat for 2-3 minutes, or until crumbs are brown and sizzling.

Zenobia Van Der Westhuizen
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Luiza Osmanova
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Rupa Aktar
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I'm not a fan of scallops, but I thought this dish was pretty good.


Hazi Nasir Uddin
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The scallops were a bit gritty, but the sauce was good.


Niber Bi
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This dish was way too rich for my taste. I couldn't finish it.


Am juiceplus
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.


J Patrick Lockhart
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was still good.


Angel Matimu
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This dish was delicious! I would definitely make it again.


Uche Erondu
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Gary Brown
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing.


Shakeel Ahmed Khan
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. The scallops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Anthony Juzapavicus
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This dish was a hit with my family! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.