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Seafood Shell (Coquilles de Fruits de Mer)
November 14, 2024
Easy
Instructions / Directions
Serves: 6 Prep: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes- Make the White Sauce Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, simmering until it bubbles and thickens. Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes. Boil peeled and diced potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until soft. Drain and mash until completely smooth. Mix in butter and 2 egg yolks – season to taste. Spoon the mash into a piping bag for later.
- Assemble the Dish. Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas Mark 6. Arrange scallops and prawns in seafood shells or small baking dishes. Pour the white sauce over the seafood. Pipe the mashed potatoes around the edge of the shells, framing the seafood.
- Bake and Serve. Grate cheese over the top of each dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve with lemon wedges for garnish.
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