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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.

37K 11 4.5

Last modified on: January 13^th 2019

Keywords for this recipe:Scallops Shells Bechamel sauce Gratin Leeks

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

Change these quantities to make: 2 scallops 4 scallops 8 scallops 12 scallops

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Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
44 min.	23 min.	1 hour 7 min.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 10 min.

Prepare 2 leeks and cut into 1.5 inch (4 cm) lengths.

Stage 2 - 5 min.

Cut these chunks lengthways into a fine julienne.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 5 min.

Prepare and finely chop 1 shallot.

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.

Keeping

Should be eaten immediately.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
2,020 Kcal or 8,457 Kj	68 gr	142 gr	131 gr
101 %	26 %	13 %	20 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
169 Kcal or 708 Kj	6 gr	12 gr	11 gr
8 %	2 %	1 %	2 %

Per scallops
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
505 Kcal or 2,114 Kj	17 gr	36 gr	33 gr
25 %	7 %	3 %	5 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

How much will it cost?

For 4 scallops : 7.55 €
Per scallops : 1.89 €

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Source

Home made.

This recipe uses (among others)

	Bechamel sauce: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach Mornay, Purple artichokes in a cheesy gratin, Croque-monsieur potatoes, Harvest Gratin, Thin spinach and potato tart, ... All
	Breadcrumbs: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Wiener Schnitzel, Crab Cakes, Sesame fried scampi, Spicy mustard cauliflower cheese, Vegetable tian, ... All
	Scallops: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Scallops with sorrel and Noilly Prat, Scallop and leek pancakes, Scallops with green asparagus tips and parmesan, Pan-fried scallops and chanterelles with Noilly Prat sauce, Warm scallop and cabbage salad, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pan-fried cheese, egg and spinach toastie, Normandy seafood stew, Tapenade, Cajun pork with rice., Enchiladas, ... All

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