Gratinated Scallops and Lobster

Pan-seared scallops and lobster meat layered with julienned vegetables, topped with a creamy mustard sauce and melted Gruyère cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.7 kcals 3122.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.1 grams 44.4 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 85.4 grams 341.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Butter
Divided use
225
ml
25
g
Gruyère
Finely grated
GrainsCereals
25
g
Liquids
200
ml
300
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Chives
Chopped fresh
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Seafood
12
piece
Scallops
Hand-dived, halved, roes and trimmings reserved
1500
g
Lobster
Cooked, shells removed, meat roughly chopped
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
Peeled and finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
Large, peeled and julienned
1
piece
Courgette
Large, julienned

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
  • Heat 25g of butter in a pan and fry chopped shallots for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add scallop roes, trimmings, and wine, then simmer until liquid reduces by half.
  • Stir in fish stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add cream and mustard, stirring well for 1 minute.
  • Strain the sauce into a clean pan, add chives, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a frying pan and add the remaining 25g of butter.
  • Fry scallops for 20 seconds per side until just cooked, then remove.
  • Place mixed julienned carrot and courgette into clean scallop shells.
  • Fan scallops and lobster meat in shells and spoon over the cream sauce.
  • Top with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Gruyère.
  • Grill for 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.