Coquilles St. Jacques

Seared sea scallops are topped with a savory mushroom, Gruyere cheese, and breadcrumb mixture, then broiled until browned and bubbling.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 888 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 6 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 pound sea scallops, quartered
• ½ pound button mushrooms, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In small mixing bowl, toss the bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter; mix thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

In another small bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, wine and parsley; mix thoroughly and set aside.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, saute scallops in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until opaque. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Preheat broiler for medium/high heat.

Step 4

Reheat the skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms and onion in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until tender. Add cheese mixture and return the scallops to the skillet. Cook until heated through and the cheese is melted. Spoon the mixture into individual ramekins or pour the whole mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with bread crumb mixture.

Step 5

Broil in a preheated broiler 6 inches from heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until browned.