RICH AND CREAMY COQUILLES ST. JACQUES

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A very good version of scallops and mushrooms in wine sauce. I usually just slice the mushrooms rather than dice them - I like to taste 'bites' of mushrooms. This is from Pol Martin, a well-known Canadian chef.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter
1 lb scallops
1/4 lb mushroom, diced
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 1/2 cups cold water
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch fennel
3 drops lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • With 1 tablespoon butter, lightly grease deep pan. Add scallops, mushrooms, shallot, chives, fennel, vermouth, water, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover with waxed paper and bring to boil.
  • When boiling, remove pan from heat. Let stand 3 to 4 minutes. Use slotted spoon and remove scallops; set aside. Replace pan over high heat and boil 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Heat remaining butter in saucepan. Add flour and cook 2 minutes over low heat; stir constantly.
  • Pour cooking liquid into saucepan containing flour; incorporate with whisk. Add cream and mix well; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 98.6, Sodium 563.6, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 16.1

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