Scallops au gratin
Scallops rapidly pan-fried, then arranged in shells on a bed of finely chopped leeks, topped with a bechamel sauce and browned in the oven.
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Last modified on: January 13th 2019
For 4 scallops, you will need:
- 1
2 leeks - 2
1 shallot - 3
3 tablespoons olive oil - 4
8 scallops - 5 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6
300 g Bechamel sauce - 7
100 g breadcrumbs - Total weight: 1,195 grams
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 44 min. | 23 min. | 1 hour 7 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 4
1 min.
Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat. When good and hot add the chopped shallot and cook for 1 minute without colouring.Stage 5
3 min.
Add the leek julienne, mix well, then cover and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.Stage 6
2 min.
Salt and pepper after cooking.Transfer to a plate.
Stage 7
5 min.
Rinse and dry 8 scallops.Slice each scallop in half horizontally.
Stage 8
4 min.
Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into the same pan on high heat. When really hot, add the scallops.Lightly brown for just 1 minute or 2 maximum on each side.
Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C).
Stage 9
4 min.
Sit each shell on a dessert ring and arrange these on a baking sheet, protected with a sheet of aluminium foil.Stage 10
4 min.
Put a bed of leeks into each shell.Stage 11
4 min.
Sit 4 half-scallops in each shell.Stage 12
4 min.
Pour the bechamel sauce over.Stage 13
1 min.
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top.Stage 14
15 min.
Bake for about 15 minutes, keeping an eye on the colour.If necessary, finish briefly under the grill to brown the tops nicely.
Stage 15
Serve without delay.Remarks
You can use a Mornay sauce instead of the bechamel (a bechamel sauce with cheese), or simply scatter a little grated cheese over before adding the breadcrumbs.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
For 4 scallops : 7.55 €
Per scallops : 1.89 €
Source: Home made.
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| Breadcrumbs: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Sesame fried scampi, French toast "cordon bleu", Crunchy little pieces of fish, Crab Cakes, Tomatoes Provençal, ... All |
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| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Four-tier glasses, Morel risotto with Vin Jaune and Mont d'Or, Koulibiak in pie dish, Tomato omelette, Crispy rolls with chicken and leek, ... All |
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