Coquille St Jacques Recipe

Name: Coquille St Jacques
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups scallops, cooked; 2 cups cooked shrimp; 1 cup gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups mashed potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups scallops, cooked
2 cups cooked shrimp
1 cup gruyere cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Place mashed potatoes in a pastry bag or a large heavy freezer bag. Squish the mashed potatoes to one corner of the bag and slice the tip of the bag off with scissors. Line the edge of 4 small oven proof dishes with a heavy stream of mashed potatoes, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
3
In a med size stove-top pot, melt butter at med-low heat. Add shallot and mushrooms to pan. Saute for approx 2 minutes.
4
Sprinkle flour over this. Gradually whisk in half and half and then milk and sherry Stir until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Stir in salt, scallops and shrimps. Heat through.
5
Fill the center of each potato piped dish with the seafood sauce until it comes just past the bottom ridge of the piped potato. Grate a little gruyere cheese directly on top. Place in pre-heated oven. Set timer for 15 minutes, or until cheese starts to crust and potatoes form a golden crust.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups mashed potatoes, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Coquille St Jacques falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coquille St Jacques

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