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Creamy Coquilles Saint-Jacques Recipe Easy Garlic White Wine Sauce

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A quick and elegant recipe featuring fresh scallops in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large fresh sea scallops (about 1 pound / 450g), dry-packed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup dry white wine (180ml), such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Gruyère cheese (optional, 25g)
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent but not browned.
  3. Pour in ¾ cup dry white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and stir in ½ cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in chopped parsley.
  5. In a separate skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. When hot and foaming, add scallops and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and just opaque inside.
  6. Gently fold seared scallops into the sauce. Spoon mixture into oven-safe ramekins if using. Optionally, sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
  7. Broil ramekins for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and breadcrumbs turn golden, watching carefully to prevent burning (optional).
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or a lemon wedge.

Notes

Pat scallops dry to ensure a good sear and avoid overcrowding the pan. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream separation and garlic bitterness. Broiling with cheese and breadcrumbs is optional but adds a nice golden topping. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with olive oil. For gluten-free, omit breadcrumbs or use gluten-free alternatives.

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Keywords: Coquilles Saint-Jacques, scallops, creamy sauce, garlic, white wine, easy dinner, seafood recipe, elegant meal

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