Coquilles St.-Jacques Recipe

Name: Coquilles St.-Jacques
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small carrot, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 small leek, trimmed, split, washed and sliced; 3 large white mushrooms, trimmed, washed and diced; 1/4 cup white wine (preferably muscadet); 8 ounces creme fraiche; Salt to taste (sel de Guerande preferred); Black pepper to taste; 16 to 20 medium sea scallops, with attached pink coral if available; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large fresh basil leaves, julienned

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small carrot, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 small leek, trimmed, split, washed and sliced
3 large white mushrooms, trimmed, washed and diced
1/4 cup white wine (preferably muscadet)
8 ounces creme fraiche
Salt to taste (sel de Guerande preferred)
Black pepper to taste
16 to 20 medium sea scallops, with attached pink coral if available
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large fresh basil leaves, julienned

1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the carrot, onion and leek.
3
Saute for 5 minutes.
4
Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan.
6
Boil the wine to reduce it slightly, about 1 minute.
7
Add creme fraiche and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a simmer and then lower heat so liquids don't reduce.
9
Simmer 15 minutes and keep warm.
10
Pat scallops dry.
11
Heat the oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add and saute the scallops for 30 seconds on each side -- just to seal.
13
Add the scallops to the sauce.
14
Poach gently for about 5 minutes.
15
Arrange on 4 plates.
16
Sprinkle with basil slivers.

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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 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 small carrot, diced, 1 small onion, diced, 1 small leek, trimmed, split, washed and sliced, and more.

Yes, Coquilles St.-Jacques falls under the General 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.

Coquilles St.-Jacques

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