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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.

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Last modified on: January 13^th 2019

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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 1 ¹⁄₃ cup Bechamel sauce
7 ½ cup breadcrumbs

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

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Time required for this recipe:

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.

Source

Home made.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
2,026 Kcal or 8,482 Kj	95 gr	223 gr	200 gr
101 %	37 %	21 %	30 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
170 Kcal or 712 Kj	8 gr	19 gr	17 gr
8 %	3 %	2 %	3 %

Per scallops
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
507 Kcal or 2,123 Kj	24 gr	56 gr	50 gr
25 %	9 %	5 %	8 %

% 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).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten, leaven

How much will it cost?

For 4 scallops : 7.55 €
Per scallops : 1.89 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Bechamel sauce: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Ham "friand" pie, Chilli chicken and spinach gratin, Croque-monsieur, Thin spinach and potato tart, Leek and Mimolette tart, ... All
	Breadcrumbs: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Greek-style stuffed courgettes, Escalopes in a sesame crust, Creamy Comtoise artichoke gratin, Wiener Schnitzel, Spicy mustard cauliflower cheese, ... All
	Scallops: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Warm scallop and cabbage salad, Scallops with cabbage julienne, Scallop and leek pancakes, Pan-fried scallops and chanterelles with Noilly Prat sauce, Breton style shellfish and vegetable soup, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Quick prawn curry, Chicken Brussels pie, Tomato meat balls, Broad bean salad with Parmesan, Scallops with fondue of leeks, ... All

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