How to Make Cheesy Tarragon Bay Scallops - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of seafood and looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy scallops, then look no further than this recipe for Cheesy Tarragon Bay Scallops. This dish is a delicious and elegant way to enjoy the delicate and sweet flavor of bay scallops, combined with the rich and creamy taste of melted cheese and the earthy aromas of fresh tarragon. It's the perfect dish to impress your dinner guests or to treat yourself to a gourmet meal at home.

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Ingredients

  • 4 puff pastry shells
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 12 ounces bay scallops
  • ¾ cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove all wrapping from the pastry shells and set on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes (follow directions on package).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bay scallops, and saute quickly on both sides until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Do not overcook. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and melt remaining tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and shallots, and sautè until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk half-and-half and flour into the skillet, whisking until thickened; add white wine, sherry, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, and whisk into the cream sauce.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon tarragon, and pepper. Return scallops to the cheese sauce, stir, and reheat briefly.
  • Remove top of the puff pastry shell, and fill with cheesy scallops, overflowing slightly to serve. Garnish with additional fresh tarragon if you like.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 662mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Potassium: 465mg