16
May
National Coquilles St. Jacques Day is celebrated on May 16th to enjoy a special dish made with scallops, which are tasty seafood. This dish is named in French and means "shell of St. James." It's usually cooked with creamy sauce, cheese, and sometimes mushrooms, then served in a scallop shell or a dish shaped like one. People celebrate by cooking or eating Coquilles St. Jacques to honor French cooking and to enjoy trying something different and delicious. It's a fun way to learn about food from France and enjoy eating scallops in a fancy way!
How to celebrate National Coquilles St. Jacques Day?
Celebrate National Coquilles St. Jacques Day by cooking a special meal with a grown-up. First, go to the grocery store and buy fresh scallops and other ingredients needed for the dish. Next, follow a simple recipe to prepare it together in the kitchen. Use your favorite plates to make it look extra special. While it's cooking, you can decorate the table with some fun sea-themed items like seashells or blue napkins. Finally, sit down with your family and enjoy eating this delicious meal together. You can also talk about what you like most about the dish while you eat.
Where National Coquilles St. Jacques Day is celebrated?
- - United States
