Easy Scallops Recipe with Butter and Porto
Discover our delicious recipe for Scallops with Butter and Porto, a refined starter perfect for adding a touch to your festive meals. Prepared in no time, this easy recipe will charm you with its simplicity and rich flavors. The scallops are delicately sautéed and mixed with a creamy porto sauce before being gratinated with Gruyère for an even more indulgent touch. Ideal for six people, this dish graces your dinners and special occasions, impressing your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. Enjoy it as a starter for family meals, gatherings, or even a romantic dinner. Offer your guests an unforgettable culinary experience with this scallop recipe, combining elegance and conviviality.
- Preparation time: 5 min
- Cooking time: 20 min
- Servings: for 6 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 18 large scallops
- - 50 g of unsalted butter
- - 2 tablespoons of leveled flour
- - a small glass of white porto
- - 200 g of heavy cream
- - chopped fresh parsley
- - salt and pepper to taste
- - grated Gruyère cheese
Preparation
1) Start by washing and drying the scallops well.
2) In a skillet, melt the butter, then add the scallops, sautéing them quickly.
3) Once golden, sprinkle them with flour and cook for one minute before adding the porto and cream. Season with salt, pepper, and the chopped parsley.
4) Let it simmer on low heat, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes.
5) Gently distribute this mixture into 6 empty scallop shells or 6 ramekins.
6) Finish by sprinkling the shells with grated Gruyère and broil in the oven for about 10 minutes.
