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Coquilles Saint Jacques Recipe

A classic French dish featuring scallops in a creamy wine sauce, topped with cheese and breadcrumbs.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Scallops cleaned and patted dry
  • 1 cup White wine
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably fresh
  • ½ cup Gruyère cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
  5. Add the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the scallops in a baking dish. Pour the sauce over the scallops.
  7. Mix the breadcrumbs and grated Gruyère cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the scallops.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the scallops are cooked through.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

French Cuisine, Scallops, Seafood
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