Name: Scallop Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Melted butter, or as needed, divided - 2 tablespoons; Creme fraiche - ¼ cup; White wine - ¼ cup; Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1 pinch; Kosher salt, or to taste - 1 pinch; Dry-pack sea scallops - 8; Chopped fresh tarragon - 2 tablespoons; Finely grated Parmesan cheese - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Scallop Gratin

1. Melted butter, or as needed, divided 2 tablespoons

2. Creme fraiche ¼ cup

3. White wine ¼ cup

4. Lemon zest 1 teaspoon

5. Cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 pinch

6. Kosher salt, or to taste 1 pinch

7. Dry-pack sea scallops 8

8. Chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons

9. Finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Scallop Gratin

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Brush 2 small gratin dishes with 1 tablespoon melted butter.

2 . Stage

Whisk creme fraiche, white wine, 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.

3 . Stage

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.