Coquilles St. Jacques
1 lb bay scallops ¾ c white wine ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp tarragon 3 Tbsp butter ½ lb mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp flour ½ c cream 1 egg yolk, beaten ¼ c parmesan cheese, grated ½ c swiss cheese, grated ¼ c bread crumbs salt and pepper, to taste |
Poach scallops in wine and herbs - 2 minutes; drain and reserve ½ cup liquid. Sauté mushrooms in butter, mix in flour. Blend in cream, reserved liquid, egg yolk, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Heat until thickened; add scallops. Spoon into individual baking dishes. Top each with swiss cheese and edge with bread crumbs. Bake at 450° oven, 25-30 minutes.5 to 8 minutes until bubbly. |