Coquille St. Jacques

Coquille St. Jacques

Coquille St. Jacques is a classic Gallic cater and a sure competitor at our habitation. Breakable scallops, peewee and mushrooms in a lush gruyere and human alcohol sauce topped with breadcrumbs and broiled until prosperous and frothy and…need I say solon? Bluster simplement DÉLICIEUX! In conventional Coquille Reverence Jacques recipes exclusive scallops are utilized and mashed potatoes are piped into the coquille.  I same the fact that there is no potatoes in this direction. It makes it light and also a lot faster, perfect for a cursory weeknight meal with a want Land wrench!

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COQUILLE ST JACQUES

 PREP TIME

30 mins

COOK TIME

3 mins

TOTAL TIME

33 mins

Serves: 4 portions

INGREDIENTS

• 500 g small scallops
• 500 g small shrimps shelled and deveined
• 12 oz (375 g ) mushrooms, sliced¸
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• ¼ cup + 1 tbsp. butter
• 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half and half cream (or 10%)
• ⅓ cup gruyere cheese, grated
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs or panko

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pan, combine scallops, shrimps, mushrooms, wine, onion, parsley, lemon juice and a pinch of salt
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes (don't overcook)
3. Transfer to a strainer set over a pot to reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid
4. In the pan, melt ¼ cup of butter and add flour, mix well
5. Pour in the reserved liquid and the cream in one shot and cook, whisking for about 3 minutes or until boiling and thick
6. Remove from the heat and add cheese, stirring until melted
7. Add seafood mixture and mix well
8. Transfer in 4 shells
9. In a bowl that can go in the microwave, melt 1tbs. of butter and then add the breadcrumbs, mix well
10. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over shells
11. Cook under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and bubbling