Sauce

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Servings: 1 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
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Classic French cream sauce with scallops, mushrooms, and fresh herbs
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Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 cups Calories: 369.7

Description

This elegant scallop cream sauce draws inspiration from classic French cuisine, specifically the beloved Coquilles St. Jacques. It features tender scallops simmered in a rich, velvety white wine and cream reduction, enhanced with earthy mushrooms and aromatic shallots. The sauce is thickened with a simple roux, providing a luxurious texture that coats every bite. Fresh thyme and parsley add a bright, herbal finish that balances the richness of the butter and cream. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weekend meal, offering a sophisticated yet approachable flavor profile. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread, steamed rice, or buttered noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the same skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped shallots, cooking until softened and mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and shallots, stirring constantly to cook the raw flour taste out for about 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of white wine (or chicken broth) and 1 cup of heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme to the sauce. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Return the seared scallops to the skillet to warm through for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 369.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.2g25%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 55.9mg19%
Sodium 696.7mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 37.9g13%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
Sugars 10.2g
Protein 22.4g45%

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

Keywords: scallops, cream sauce, french cuisine, mushrooms, shallots, thyme, parsley, butter, roux, seafood, dinner, coquilles st jacques, white wine, herbs, pantry
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