Coquille St. Jacques

Creamy, indulgent, and packed with fresh seafood, this Coquille St. Jacques is the ultimate French-inspired comfort dish. Tender scallops, shrimp, and lobster are baked in a rich white wine sauce, topped with silky mashed potatoes and Gruyère for a perfectly golden finish. Elegant yet easy to make, it’s a restaurant-quality dish you can enjoy at home!

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Ingredients

Mashed potatoes

340 g 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
30 ml 2 tbsp butter
30 ml 2 tbsp 35% cream

Seafood garnish

2 French shallots finely chopped
30 ml 2 tbsp butter
30 ml 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
125 ml ½ cup milk
60 ml ¼ cup white wine
11 oz medium scallops 15-25 drained and patted dry
6 medium Shrimp
3 oz of Lobster Meat chopped
100 g 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Instructions

Mashed Potatoes

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and mash with butter. Blend with cream until smooth, adding more if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a pastry bag with a large star tip. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Scallop Garnish

Sauté shallots in butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in milk and wine, bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Season and mix in seafood and ½ cup cheese. Divide into four gratin dishes, top with mashed potatoes, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes, then broil until golden.