Coquilles St. Jacques

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Coquilles St. Jacques Recipe with Gruyere Cheese Topping
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 lb diver scallops ( about 12 )
1/3 cup gruyere cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
461
Sugar
5g
Fat
33g
Coquilles St. Jacques or scallops in a creamy, cheesy sauce is a classic French dish that is popular all over the world for its rich, indulgent flavors. The dish is perfect for a special occasion or an intimate dinner for two. The dish consists of succulent scallops coated in a deliciously creamy sauce flavored with nutmeg, pepper, and sherry wine vinegar and finished off with a crispy breadcrumb and cheese topping. The dish is elegant and sophisticated, but also easy to make, making it perfect for those who want to impress their guests with a decadent and flavorful dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2.In a saucepan, heat the milk with 4 tablespoons of butter.
3.In another saucepan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter, and add the flour.
4.Cook this mixture for 2 minutes, and then add the hot milk, whisking constantly until combined.
5.Add the salt, nutmeg, pepper, and vinegar, and continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
6.Add the scallops to the sauce, and cook until they are just opaque.
7.Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, and top with breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
8.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

Coquilles St.
Jacques is an elegant and delicious dish that is easy to make.

The dish combines mouthwatering scallops with a creamy, flavorful sauce and a crispy, cheesy topping.

The dish is full of protein and a good source of calcium from the cheese.

CONS

Coquilles St.
Jacques is a calorie-dense dish, and may not be appropriate for those on a low-calorie diet.

The dish also contains a substantial amount of saturated fat from the cheese and butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are a good source of protein and can be a part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Scallops are also low in calories and fat, which makes them ideal for those who want to lose weight or maintain their current weight. However, the added butter and cheese can make the dish high in calories and fat.
Gruyere cheese is a good source of calcium, which is important for maintaining healthy bones.

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