I'm making coquille st Jacque for my cooking club tonight. Just finished the sauce etc and need to transport it

Question

Should I refrigerate?  I'm about 1 1/2 hours from leaving. I'll dish into scallop shells there and broil until bubbly

chef O. · Answer

An hour and a half of sitting on the counter probably won't be an issue but why push your luck?

pierino · Answer

I agree with ChefJune. Coquilles are among those things that should be prepared al minute. As in cook it NOW! Scallops are highly perishable.

ChefJune · Answer

Definitely refrigerate!  And transport in some kind of cold storage. Especially if the weather is even remotely warm.  Fish is very fragile.