Holiday Scallop Gratin Appetizer Idea🎄🥰

This is not a super authentic way of making this dish, but if you’re looking for an upscale appetizer to bring to parties, try making this!

✎Ingredients:

*1 lb scallop (1 per person)

*5 tbsp butter

*1 shallot

*1 leek (white parts only)

*1 cup sliced mushrooms, roughly chopped

*1 lemon, zest and juice

*1 ½ cup dry white wine

*2-3 bay leaf

*½ tsp fresh thyme

*½ tsp salt

*2 tbsp flour

*1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese

*1 cup heavy cream

*1 cup bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a pan. Add shallots and leeks and cook until soft. Add mushrooms. Cook until they release their juices. Set aside

2. In a large sauté pan, add wine, bay leaf, thyme, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add scallops. Cook for 4-5 minutes until scallops are slightly firm (do not overcook). Save liquid and set aside

3. Cook scallops with butter for 2 mins on each side until a golden brown and set aside

4. Melt the remaining 3 tbsp of butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Add the scallop liquid and cream. Cook until reduced slightly, and the mixture has thickened

5. Add vegetable back into the pan, stir until combined.

6. OPTIONAL- Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs. Then top with the cheese

If you love creamy scallops, this is the appetizer for you!😋

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