Coquilles Saint Jacques – A French Classic

  • 25 mins total
  • 5 mins prep
  • 20 mins cook
  • serves 4 people

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  1. Art says:

    Unbelievably good. A “Must Make”!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I am so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you!

  2. Linda says:

    Absolutely delish!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you.

  3. Sindy says:

    Can I make this a day in advance?

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You can prepare all the ingredients the day before, but cooking in, unfortunately, the scallops, cream, the cheese will not reheat well after a night in the refrigerator. Your scallops will be overcooked, your cheese and cream breaking down.
      I hope this helps you.
      Enjoy a fantastic recipe, you will love it.

  4. Crispy says:

    Only modification to recipe was scallops decreased by 50% ( thought I had more 🥴). Although the taste was good, it was too heavy & rich for my taste. In fact, it bordered on oily. Recipe generates lots of dishes! Taste : #7.5/10.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you so much for your feedback, I sincerely appreciate them. Yes, Coquilles St Jacques can be a bit rich, thus more of a winter dish.
      Thank you for preparing my dish and hopefully, you will prepare more.
      xoxo

  5. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says:

    This is one of my favourite things to order when we go to the East coast. So delicious!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  6. Jere Cassidy says:

    I can’t believe it but I have never cooked scallops, I just order them in restaurants. Your photos have me wanting to make this dish.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I do hope you will prepare it for you and your loved one.
      Enjoy!

  7. Jeannie says:

    Glad I can make this at home for a quick dinner and lunch meals paired with my salad. Im intimidated to cook with scallops but this recipe is easy.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I found scallops to be the easiest food to cook, less than 2 minutes on each side and you are done.
      Enjoy!

  8. Marita says:

    I never heard of this dish but it looks mouth watering. Saved it for the weekend.

    Thanks
    Marita

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine, I am sure you will enjoy it.
      Bon Appetit!

  9. Daniel Ng says:

    Thanks on the tip for not using the salt during the browning of mushrooms. It helps a lot.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You are most welcome, I love how crisp and less soggy the mushrooms are.

  10. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says:

    Another hit and a recipe I never tried before, but I am inspired to after reading the steps and tips. I like that you suggest the right wines to pair it with! It sounds perfect for Valentine’s too (perhaps the fact that it is French inspires romanticism!)

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      A bit of romanticism combined with the love of food, yes, perfect for Valentine’s Day and any other occasion.
      Enjoy!

  11. Cayla says:

    Scallops and mushrooms. Two of my favorite things! Such a great recipe!!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  12. Jeanine says:

    Wow… this looks to be an amazing dish & I can’t wait for scallop season here now… My Zia always used to say about wine in cooking, if you wouldn’t drink it you shouldn’t cook with it… advice I follow today…

  13. Sarah James says:

    Your scallops look amazing, looking forward to making these. Thanks for the tips, very useful and I’ll make sure I can get hold of some Comte cheese.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you! I am sure you will enjoy them.
      Bon Appetit!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you for the mention on your great post.

  14. Elizabeth says:

    I made this recipe today for my birthday dinner and it was amazing!!! Thank you for the recipe.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine, Elizabeth!
      Happy Birthday!

  15. Angela says:

    So delicious! I will definitely be making it again soon.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you.

  16. Emily says:

    A new recipe for me and so delicious!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, I am so happy you enjoyed it.

  17. Audrey says:

    Absolutely delish!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you.

  18. Jamie says:

    This turned out so delicious!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you.

  19. Lindsay says:

    These are AMAZING. Can’t wait to make them again!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you! I am so happy you enjoyed it, Lindsay.

  20. Alexandra says:

    Scallops are one of my favourites – such a delicious dish!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you.

  21. Megan says:

    So delicious. Thanks for a great recipe.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Any time, my pleasure.

  22. Andrea says:

    forever a classic! this dish turned out absolutely amazing for dinner this week!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Excellent, so happy you enjoyed it.

  23. Helen at the lazy gastronome says:

    This is such a simple yet elegant dish. And very romantic.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I love the romantic side of this dish, some chilled wine, candles soft music, just perfect.

  24. Alyssa says:

    This looks like a perfect date night dinner! I cant wait to try this, thank you!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you and I hope you will enjoy it soon.

  25. Elizabeth says:

    This looks so delicious – perfect for the upcoming holiday! Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine, thank you and enjoy!

  26. Gloria says:

    Elegant and festive for the holidays. Perfect for entertaining my dinner guests.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, France’s favorite NYE dish.
      Enjoy!

  27. Priya says:

    This scallop dish looks so tempting. I have saved the recipe and am going to try it soon!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you and enjoy!

  28. Jordan Akana says:

    Yum! This looks so yummy and fairly easy to make. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You are most welcome, enjoy!

  29. Rachael says:

    Love this recipe, it turns my kitchen into a gourmet restaurant with minimal effort. Thank you!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine.

  30. Nancy says:

    I love this French classic but never attempted to make it. Thanks for your tips

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You should try it; much easier than it seems.
      Enjoy!

  31. marysa says:

    Such an interesting dish! I have never heard of this before. It sounds so flavorful!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Very classic French dish, I hope you will give it a try.
      Enjoy!

  32. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says:

    My husband loves scallops and I made these for his birthday last week. They were a huge hit!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you for making my recipe, and so happy you enjoyed it.

  33. Oscar says:

    I made these for my partner who is originally from France. They loved them so much and asked me to make them again. Thanks for the recipe, this one is a keeper.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine, and so happy that you and your partner enjoy this dish.

  34. Tina says:

    I’ve never heard of this French dish before, but now I can’t wait to try it. I love how quickly everything comes together.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You will enjoy how quickly it is put together and how delicious it tastes.
      Bon Appetit!

  35. swathi iyer says:

    This looks delicious I haven’t tried scallopes in this way. Need to try this.

  36. Shelby says:

    A great dish when you’re hosting as it’s always a hit!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  37. Christina's Bread Bakes says:

    Once again, your flavors are amazing. I love mushrooms, shallots and my favorite cheese is a French Comte! I agree with some other comments that the dish is on the heavy side and is appropriate for winter. I served it with a simple side salad and fresh homemade bread, and it was delicious. I definitely recommend!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, Christina, for your kind comment. Yes, a fall-winter dish. But then you know us French, butter, cream and cheese are in our DNA.
      I am so happy you enjoyed it.
      Thank you!

  38. Mary Luna says:

    I make Coquilles St. Jacques once a year for my son’s birthday. This is one of the best recipes I’ve found. Very rich but so delicious!!!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you so much, I am so happy you enjoyed it.

  39. Addison says:

    This French dish was stunning and so flavorful! The scallops came out tender, juicy and delicious.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  40. Vladka says:

    I love the mushrooms added to this dish, they make a great blend with scallops.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  41. Traci says:

    This was the perfect dinner! I loved all the flavors of this meal! It was so tasty and delicious thank you!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine, Enjoy!

  42. Sharon says:

    These were so delicious! We have access to such great scallops where we live and finally, I found a recipe to do them justice. Will be making this recipe again and again.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, Sharon. I am so happy you liked it.

  43. Michelle says:

    This recipe is definitely worth the effort to make. The creamy sauce, tender scallops, and cheese topping create a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I am so happy you enjoyed it.

  44. Bernice says:

    I loved your version of this French seafood classic!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you.

  45. Audrey says:

    The instructions were so helpful, I had never made this before!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You are welcome, I am glad you tried it.

  46. Liz says:

    I adore scallops and I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to make this recipe! It’s definitely a winner!!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it.

  47. Jessica says:

    I made this with gruyere since it’s what I was able to find at my nearest supermarket. It was heavenly! I hope to eventually find comte and make it again!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I am sure you will and I am glad you enjoyed it.
      Thank you!

  48. Jane says:

    I am not a big fan of scallops, but I have to say that this dish was absolutely delicious. This is the kind of food that makes you want to go back for more and more.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you for your kind feedbacks.

  49. nancy says:

    very tasty french scallop recipe. will make again

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  50. Nicole NK says:

    This looks amazing! I just picked up all the ingredients and plan to make it this week!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you and enjoy!

  51. Janice says:

    I recently made this recipe, and it is absolutely delicious! The combination of ingredients complements each other. I will definitely make some for my sister’s upcoming birthday!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I am sure she will be delighted.
      Enjoy!

  52. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says:

    Fabulous dish. Everyone loved it.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  53. Lindsey says:

    Ok, at first I was super intimidated but you made it really simple. This is now my new favorite way to prepare scallops. I followed your instructions to prep most of it ahead of time and it was perfect! Even my MIL raved lol

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Wonderful! I am so happy you and your family enjoyed it.
      Thank you for the feedback.

  54. Sharina says:

    This classic French dish is so delicious and rich in flavors! Even the kids loved it!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      That is wonderful! Thank you for your feedback.

  55. swathi says:

    Coquillies saint jacques looks delicious and great to add in menu. I am going to give this one a try .

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Enjoy!

  56. amy says:

    Such a delicious recipe! Had a dinner party and everyone loved it.

  57. Mina says:

    I’m definitely making this over the weekend! Can’t wait for my family to try this delicious recipe.

  58. Shelby says:

    This dish comes out so rich, I love the flavor blend! And it wasn’t nearly as hard as I had originally assumed lol.

  59. Sharon says:

    These scallops were absolute perfection! I used a dry chardonnay – and served the rest with dinner – and it turned out delicious. Thanks!

  60. Addison says:

    Such a comfort food classic! This dish was warm, hearty, flavorful and stunning.

  61. Rebecca says:

    This dish is absolute perfection and the perfect example of why I love French food so much. It’s rich, but not overwhelming, complex yet simple, and oh-so-satisfying. Thank you for a delicious recipe. We will be making these buttery scallops again and again.

  62. Jessica says:

    I was always too intimidated to venture into French cuisine, until I found this recipe. I have made this 3 times in the last month because it’s that delicious and so easy.

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