Bay scallops are quickly seared and served in a tarragon-flavored cheesy sauce inside puff pastry shells - an impressive dish for guests or special occasions.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
481 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 2
Remove all wrapping from the pastry shells and set on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes (follow directions on package).
Step 3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bay scallops, and saute quickly on both sides until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Do not overcook. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
Step 4
Reduce heat to medium, and melt remaining tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and shallots, and sautè until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
Whisk half-and-half and flour into the skillet, whisking until thickened; add white wine, sherry, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, and whisk into the cream sauce.
Step 6
Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon tarragon, and pepper. Return scallops to the cheese sauce, stir, and reheat briefly.
Step 7
Remove top of the puff pastry shell, and fill with cheesy scallops, overflowing slightly to serve. Garnish with additional fresh tarragon if you like.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons sherry
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
4 puff pastry shells
12 ounces bay scallops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
