casserole of scallops - fine company dish

San Jose, CA
Updated on Aug 29, 2012

This has long been my "go-to" company dish. It is fairly easy and always turns out tasting great. It is creamy indulgence, and an elegant dish. Never fails to please! Sometimes I sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a bit of color. Yes, I know the "rule" about not combining fish or shellfish with cheese, but the Gruyere really complements the scallops! Wonderful with pasta!

prep time
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bay scallops
  • 1 and 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 3 - shallots, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • - salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 - egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons grated gruyere cheese

How To Make casserole of scallops - fine company dish

  • Step 1
    Cook the scallops in a skillet with the wine, shallots, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 6 - 8 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove the scallops to a 2 and 1/2 to 3 quart casserole. Cook down the sauce in skillet to 1 cup, boiling it vigorously. Add the cream. Mix together well and simmer briefly.
  • Step 3
    Beat some of the sauce into the egg yolks, return to the sauce and mix well. Do not boil. Stir in remaining butter.
  • Step 4
    Pour sauce over the scallops and sprinkle with grated cheese. Run under the broiler to brown the top delicately. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

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Category: Fish
Category: Seafood
Category: Casseroles
Culture: French
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Elegant
Keyword: #Company
Keyword: #shellfish
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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