CHEESY TARRAGON BAY SCALLOPS
Nice presentation, and when served over a puff pastry shell, elegant enough for a special dinner. The Parmesan and tarragon give you a rich and flavorful cheese sauce that's the perfect complement to the scallops.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Scallop Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 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).
- 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.
- Reduce heat to medium, and melt remaining tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and shallots, and sautè until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon tarragon, and pepper. Return scallops to the cheese sauce, stir, and reheat briefly.
- Remove top of the puff pastry shell, and fill with cheesy scallops, overflowing slightly to serve. Garnish with additional fresh tarragon if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 662.4 mg
CHEESY BAY SCALLOP PUFF PASTRY SHELLS
Put these out for a game-day buffet, and watch them be the first to leave the table. They're even fancy enough to serve for a special dinner. Garnish with fresh tarragon if desired.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C). Place pastry shells on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- While pastry shells are baking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and saute quickly on both sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes; do not overcook. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add mushrooms and shallots and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Whisk half-and-half and flour together in a bowl and add to the skillet with the mushroom mixture, whisking until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk wine, sherry, lemon juice, and mustard into the cream sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese, tarragon, and black pepper. Add cooked scallops to the sauce in the skillet, stir, and reheat briefly, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Remove pastry shells from oven and cut off tops. Fill with cheesy scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 558.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHEESY BAKED SCALLOPS
This recipe serves 2 but can easily be doubled. The cheese gives this a nice richness. I have made this with both scallop and shrimp also.
Provided by MARIA MAC
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- For topping:.
- In small saucepan melt butter.
- Add garlic, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 4 minutes. Add breadcrumbs. Mix well. Set aside.
- In large sauté pan heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes.
- Place scallops in baking dish. Pour heavy cream and white wine on the scallops. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
- Top with Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown.
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