Coquilles Jacques

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

Coquilles Jacques features tender scallops in a creamy mushroom and shallot sauce topped with cheese and breadcrumbs, perfect for seafood lovers and elegant dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced into strips
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 to 1 pint heavy cream or 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots or chopped onion
  • 2 (3-ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 pound fresh scallops

Instructions

  1. Wash the scallops and drain them thoroughly.
  2. Slice the scallops in half and set aside.
  3. Saute chopped shallots or onions in a frying pan until translucent.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and their juice to the pan and saute with the shallots.
  5. Add chopped parsley and white wine; cook for a minute.
  6. Pour in heavy cream or mayonnaise and simmer until heated through.
  7. Arrange the scallops in a baking dish, spoon the mushroom sauce over them.
  8. Sprinkle bread crumbs and slices of Gruyere cheese on top.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

647 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.2g 46% DV
Total Fat 40.1g 51% DV
Carbs 51.2g 19% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 646.8mg 28% DV
Potassium 2182.3mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 55.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 170.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 47.7mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 7.1mcg 36% DV
Calcium 408.5mg 31% DV
Iron 16.5mg 92% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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