Scallop Gratin

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As far as I'm concerned, a simple gratin is the most delicious way to cook fresh scallops. The only real way to screw this recipe up would be to use the wrong scallops. And by wrong, I mean any scallops that have been soaked in a preservative brine. These are easy to identify, as they're usually sitting in a pool of milky liquid. What you want are usually sold as wild 'day-boat,' 'diver,' or 'dry-pack' scallops. They are really expensive, and worth every penny. Serve with French bread for dipping.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on August 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed, melted, divided

  • ¼ cup crème fraîche

  • ¼ cup white wine

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste

  • 8 dry-pack sea scallops

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Brush 2 small gratin dishes with 1 tablespoon melted butter.

  2. Whisk crème fraîche, white wine, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt together in a bowl until smooth; add scallops and toss to coat. Let sit until flavors begin to meld, about 5 minutes.

  3. Divide scallops between prepared gratin dishes; pour remaining crème fraîche sauce over top. Top with tarragon and Parmesan cheese; drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon butter over top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 4 minutes. Increase oven setting to broil; continue cooking until scallops golden brown, slightly springy, and opaque, 2 to 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354 Calories
26g Fat
3g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 605mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 175mg 13%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 484mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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