Coquilles st. jacque

 
                            Coquilles St. Jacque
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Casseroles                       Fish
                 Main Dishes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         COURT BOUILLON
    1      small         onion -- sliced
    1      stalk         celery -- sliced
    1                    bay leaf
    3      slices        lemon
      1/2  cup           dry white wine
 
    1      pound         sea scallops, whole -- washed and dried
 
                         SAUCE
      1/4  cup           butter
      1/4  cup           onion -- finely chopped
      1/4  pound         mushroom -- sliced
      1/4  cup           flour, all-purpose
           dash          pepper
    1      cup           light cream
    1      cup           Gruyere cheese -- grated
    2      tablespoons   dry white wine
      1/2  cup           court bouillon
    1      tablespoon    parsley -- chopped
 
                         MASHED POTATOES
    2      pounds        white potatoes -- peeled and chopped
      1/4  cup           butter
      1/4  cup           milk
                         salt and pepper
    1                    egg yolk
      1/4  cup           parmesan che
 
 In medium saucepan combine ingredients for court bouillon, bring to a
 boil.  Simmer 10 minutes add 1/2 cup wine.  Add scallops, simmer 6
 minutes, drain, reserve liquid.  Prepare sauce.  Saute onions and
 mushrooms in 1/2 cup butter until tender.  Remove from heat, stir in
 flour and pepper blend well.  Gradually stir in cream, bring just to
 boil stirring constantly.  Reduce heat and simmer until thick 4-5
 minutes.  Add gruyere cheese stir until melted.  Remove from heat stir
 in wine and 1/2 cup court bouillon and parsley.  Add scallopps mix
 well.  Divide into 6 scallop shells.  Prepare mashed potatoes with egg
 yolk.  Pipe around scallop shells with pastry bag and star tip..
 Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Place shells on cookis sheet.  Broil 4"
 from heat until golden brown and heated through, 2-3 minutes.
 
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