Coquilles for Two

Name: Coquilles for Two
Yield: 2 portions
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 1 ounce raclette cheese, shredded; ½ cup crème fraîche; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs; 4 ounces bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation info

2
portions

Difficulty
Complex

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

The tang of raclette cheese mixed with crème fraîche adds a new dimension to sweet bay scallops. Golden and bubbling hot, these coquilles are a warming start to a meal. Serve with a slightly chilled white Burgundy.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and freshly g

Starter

Method

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over high heat. Cook the scallops just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, and drain.
In a small bowl combine the crème fraîche, raclette, 1 tablespo