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 lbs (.9 kg). sea scallops; 2 cups (475 ml) half and half or light cream; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry sherry; 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) salt; 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) white pepper; 1/4 cup (60 ml) parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup (60 ml) bread crumbs; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water; 1/4 lb (.1 kg). butter; 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour

Servings: persons

2 lbs (.9 kg). sea scallops
2 cups (475 ml) half and half or light cream
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 lb (.2 kg). mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry sherry
1/2 tbsp (7 ml) salt
1/2 tbsp (7 ml) white pepper
1/4 cup (60 ml) parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (60 ml) bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water
1/4 lb (.1 kg). butter
1/2 cup (125 ml) flour

1
In saucepan saute mushrooms in a little butter and set aside.
2
Combine scallops, water, sherry, salt, white pepper in saucepan and heat until scallops are just cooked.
3
In large pot, saute diced onion in a little butter and add half and half.
4
Bring to a near boil, then strain liquid from scallops into onion-half and half mixture.
5
In separate pan, melt butter, add flour and heat over low heat for 5 minutes to make a roux.
6
Thicken onion liquid with this roux, then add scallops and mushrooms.
7
Fill casserole with this mixture and top with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
8
Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees (175 C.) until brown and bubbly.

459

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 lbs (.9 kg). sea scallops, 2 cups (475 ml) half and half or light cream, 1/2 onion, diced, 1/2 lb (.2 kg). mushrooms, 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.

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Coquilles St. Jacques

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