Crab and Scallop Mornay

Scallops and crab baked in a mustard-flavored cheese sauce with a crunchy gratin topping, served in scallop shells.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 237 kcals 1422 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.9 grams 65.1 grams
Fat 15.7 grams 94.2 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
10
g
Butter
knob of butter
500
ml
Milk
whole
30
g
Butter
plus extra for greasing
2
tbsp
25
g
Gruyère Cheese
finely grated
25
g
Gruyère Cheese
finely grated for topping
GrainsCereals
30
g
25
g
White Breadcrumbs
made with crust-less day-old bread
Liquids
3
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
piece
2
tbsp
Chives
snipped
3
tbsp
Curly Parsley
finely chopped
1
g
Sea Salt
flaked
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground
Seafood
6
piece
Scallops
large diver-caught, shucked, shells reserved
100
g
Crabmeat
white, brown, or mixture, handpicked
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Slice scallops into three discs and chill in the fridge.
  • Scrub the scallop shells and grease the insides with butter.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Infuse the milk with the bay leaf and onion by simmering and then standing for 15 minutes.
  • Strain the infused milk through a fine sieve into a jug.
  • Melt 30g of butter in a pan and stir in the flour and mustard powder for 30 seconds.
  • Gradually whisk in the infused milk until smooth.
  • Stir in the wine, cream, and 25g of cheese and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the scallops, chives, and seasoning.
  • Distribute the crabmeat into the shells and spoon the scallop mixture over it.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, 25g of cheese, and parsley to sprinkle over the seafood.
  • Bake the shells for 18-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Serve warm with a green salad and white wine.