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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
6 300 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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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
2,020 Kcal or 8,457 Kj	68 gr	142 gr	131 gr
75 %	19 %	10 %	15 %

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

Per scallops
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
505 Kcal or 2,114 Kj	17 gr	36 gr	33 gr
19 %	5 %	2 %	4 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2700 k-calories or 11300 k-joules by day for a man (change to a woman).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten, Sourdough

How much will it cost?

For 4 scallops : 8.19 $
Per scallops : 2.05 $

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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: Bolognaise lasagne, Chilli chicken and spinach gratin, Escalope cordon bleu, Chard and potato gratin, Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches, ... All
	Breadcrumbs: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Creamy Comtoise artichoke gratin, Sesame fried scampi, Curried tuna cubes, Fish "à la Bordelaise", French toast "cordon bleu", ... All
	Scallops: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Scallop and leek pancakes, Scallops with crunchy vegetables and wine sabayon, Warm scallop and cabbage salad, Normandy seafood stew, Scallops with cabbage julienne, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Mushroom buckwheat pancakes, Stuffed baguette , Confit of carrots with bacon, Chilli potato wedges, Green avocado salad, ... All

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