scallop gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed, divided
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche
• 1/4 cup white
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
• 8 dry-pack sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). brush 2 small gratin dishes with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
• whisk creme fraiche, white , lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt together in a bowl until sauce is smooth. place scallops in sauce and toss to coat; let sit until flavors begin to blend, about 5 minutes. divide scallops between prepared gratin dishes and pour remaining creme fraiche sauce over the top. top with tarragon and parmesan cheese. drizzle remaining butter over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven for 4 minutes. increase oven setting to broil and continue cooking until scallops are golden brown, slightly springy, and opaque, 2 to 4 minutes more.