Coquilles St. Jacques

Name: Coquilles St. Jacques
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 0 teaspoons dried thyme; 177 milliliters dry white wine; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 garlic clove, minced; 0 teaspoons ground white pepper; 2 Tbsps margarine; 79 milliliters finely chopped onion; 0 teaspoons salt; 680 grams sea scallops; 2 Tbsps minced shallots; 28 grams 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Coquilles St. Jacques requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 181 calories, 4g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up onion, thyme, swiss cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Place flour in a zip-top plastic bag; add scallops. Seal and shake to coat.

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Scallops

All Purpose Flour

Shake

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Ziploc Bags

Remove scallops from bag, shaking off excess flour; set aside.

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Scallops

All Purpose Flour

Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Margarine

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Frying Pan

Add onion, and saut 3 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Onion

Add shallots and garlic, and saut 1 minute.

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Shallot

Garlic

Add scallops, wine, and next 4 ingredients (wine through bay leaf). Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes. Uncover and bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Discard bay leaf. Divide scallop mixture evenly among 4 individual gratin dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese; broil 30 seconds or until cheese melts.

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Bay Leaves