Scallops Gratineed with Wine, Garlic, and Herbs Recipe

Name: Scallops Gratineed with Wine, Garlic, and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup minced yellow onions; 1 Tb butter; 1 1/2 Tb minced shallot or green onions; 1 clove minced garlic; 1 1/2 lbs washed scallops; Salt and pepper; 1 cup sifted flour in a dish; 2 Tb butter; 1 Tb olive oil; 2/3 cup dry white wine, or 1/2 cup dry white vermouth and 3 Tb water; 1/2 bay leaf; 1/8 tsp thyme; 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese; 2 Tb butter cut into 6 pieces; A 10-inch enameled skillet; 6 buttered scallop shells, or porcelain or pyrex shells, of 1/3 cup capacity

Servings: persons

1/3 cup minced yellow onions
1 Tb butter
1 1/2 Tb minced shallot or green onions
1 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs washed scallops
Salt and pepper
1 cup sifted flour in a dish
2 Tb butter
1 Tb olive oil
2/3 cup dry white wine, or 1/2 cup dry white vermouth and 3 Tb water
1/2 bay leaf
1/8 tsp thyme
1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 Tb butter cut into 6 pieces
A 10-inch enameled skillet
6 buttered scallop shells, or porcelain or pyrex shells, of 1/3 cup capacity

1
Cook the onions slowly in butter in a small saucepan for 5 minutes or so, until tender and translucent but not browned.
2
Stir in the shallots or onions, and garlic, and cook slowly for 1 minute more.
3
Set aside.
4
Dry the scallops and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick.
5
Just before cooking, sprinkle with salt and pepper, roll in flour, and shake off excess flour.
6
Saute the scallops quickly in very hot butter and oil for 2 minutes to brown them lightly.
7
Pour the wine, or the vermouth and water, into the skillet with the scallops.
8
Add the herbs and the cooked onion mixture.
9
Cover the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Then uncover, and if necessary boil down the sauce rapidly for a minute until it is lightly thickened.
11
Correct seasoning, and discard bay leaf.
12
Spoon the scallops and sauce into the shells.
13
Sprinkle with cheese and dot with butter.
14
Set aside or refrigerate until ready to gratine.
15
Just before serving, run under a moderately hot broiler for 3 to 4 minutes to heat through, and to brown the cheese lightly.

2355

kcal

Calories

250

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup minced yellow onions, 1 Tb butter, 1 1/2 Tb minced shallot or green onions, 1 clove minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Scallops Gratineed with Wine, Garlic, and Herbs 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.

Scallops Gratineed with Wine, Garlic, and Herbs

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