Recipe of Coquilles Saint-Jacques

Ingredients

• 12 scallops
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1/2 cup of dry white wine
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup of grated cheese (Gruyère or Emmental)
• Breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to the broil setting.

2. 2

   In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the scallops and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté the chopped garlic and parsley for about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and parsley mixture. Mix well and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the dry white wine and heavy cream into the skillet. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Return the scallops to the skillet and combine them with the sauce.

7. 7

   Divide the scallop mixture into individual scallop shells or baking dishes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle grated cheese on top. If desired, add breadcrumbs for a crispy texture.

9. 9

   Place the shells under the broiler in the oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

10. 10

    Serve hot and enjoy your gratinéed Coquilles Saint-Jacques.