Gratinated Scallops with Savory Mushrooms
Gratinated scallops with mushrooms are a delicious dish that combines the delicacy of seafood with the richness of earthy and creamy flavors. These individual ramekins, filled with tender scallops, flavorful mushrooms, aromatic shallots, and Comté cheese, offer a comforting and refined culinary experience. Perfect as a starter for a special dinner or even for a family meal on the weekend. Plus, the recipe is relatively simple to make, taking only about 30 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. Don't forget to enjoy a good glass of white wine to accompany these delicious scallops! These gratins will appeal to seafood lovers as well as those looking to discover an original and gourmet starter. So, why not serve them at your next special occasion? You'll see, they will make a strong impression!
- Preparation time: 30 min
- Cooking time: 20 min
- Servings: for 4 people
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- - 12 scallops with their corals
- - 250 g of fresh Paris mushrooms
- - 3 finely chopped shallots
- - 70 g of grated Comté cheese for flavor
- - 30 g of soft butter
- - 5 cl of thick cream
- - 1 tablespoon of cognac
- - 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
- - Salt, pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Place the scallops in 4 oven-safe ramekins.
2. Finely slice the shallots and mushrooms.
3. Melt the butter in a pan, then add the mushrooms and shallots to cook them down.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. When the mixture is tender, add the cognac, cream, parsley, and half of the grated cheese.
6. Stir everything together, then distribute this mixture into the ramekins.
7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake to gratin for 10 minutes at 210°C (thermostat 7).
