Scallops Coquilles Saint Jacques with a Little Gem Salad

A classic French seafood dish featuring scallops on vegetables with piped potatoes, served alongside a fresh herb-dressed salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.6 kcals 4250.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.2 grams 156.8 grams
Fat 88.1 grams 352.4 grams
Protein 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg
yolks only
25
g
Butter
for potato mash
50
g
Butter
for roux
50
g
Butter
for scallops
75
g
Butter
for vegetables
150
ml
50
g
Parmesan Cheese
alternatively use Gruyère, finely grated
GrainsCereals
50
g
Liquids
500
ml
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Chervil
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Chives
finely chopped
0.5
clove
Garlic
thinly sliced
1
tsp
Basil
finely chopped
1
tsp
Thyme
finely chopped
1
tsp
Parsley
finely chopped
OilsFats
Seafood
8
piece
Scallops
in the shell, well scrubbed
Vegetables
300
g
1
piece
Banana Shallot
finely chopped
1
piece
Courgette
julienned
1
piece
Carrot
julienned
1
piece
Leek
trimmed and finely julienned
2
piece
Little Gem Lettuce
leaves separated
1
tsp
Shallot
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C and bake pricked potatoes for 45 minutes.
  • Clean scallops, then warm their trimmings in the fish stock and set aside.
  • Dry four deep shells in the oven for 2 minutes and place them on salt mounds on a tray.
  • Rice the potato flesh, beat with egg yolks and 25g butter, then pipe onto shell edges.
  • Melt 50g butter and whisk in flour for 2 minutes to create a roux.
  • Whisk sieved stock and cream into roux, simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in chervil.
  • Sear seasoned scallops in 50g butter for about 1 minute per side until golden.
  • Fry the shallot, courgette, carrot, and leek in butter until tender.
  • Layer vegetables and scallops in shells, top with sauce, cheese, and breadcrumbs.
  • Grill the shells for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is glazed and potato is golden.
  • Blend salad dressing ingredients, toss with lettuce and chives, and serve with the shells.