Scallops au gratin


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
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 1 hour 7 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 1
Prepare 2 leeks and cut into 1.5 inch (4 cm) lengths.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 2
Cut these chunks lengthways into a fine julienne.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 3
Prepare and finely chop 1 shallot.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 4
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.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 5
Add the leek julienne, mix well, then cover and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 6
Salt and pepper after cooking.

Transfer to a plate.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 7
Rinse and dry 8 scallops.

Slice each scallop in half horizontally.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 4 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 8
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.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 9
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.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 10
Put a bed of leeks into each shell.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 4 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 11
Sit 4 half-scallops in each shell.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 4 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 12
Pour the bechamel sauce over.

Stage 13 - ⌛ 1 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 13
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top.

Stage 14 - ⌛ 15 min.
Scallops au gratin : Stage 14
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
Scallops au gratin : 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.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe100 RDI=40 %220 RDI=20 %200 RDI=30 %2,030 RDI=100 %8,480 RDI: 100 %
Per 100 g7 RDI=3 %20 RDI=2 %20 RDI=3 %170 RDI=8 %710 RDI: 8 %
Per scallops20 RDI=9 %60 RDI=5 %50 RDI=8 %510 RDI=30 %2,120 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, Gluten, leaven
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 scallops : 7.55 €
  • Per scallops : 1.90 €

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