BAY SCALLOPS & SHELLS

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Bay scallops are very firm with a delicate, sweet flavour. Bay scallop meat is about 1/2" diameter (about 70-90/lb). Always look for scallops with a cream colour and firm meat.

Provided by Nurbel

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 cups bay scallops, steamed
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian dressing
6 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine cottage cheese with lemon juice and dill.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour cheese mixture into a bowl; add celery, onions and the steamed scallops.
  • Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl mix the drained pasta with Italian dressing.
  • Spoon the scallop mixture into the pasta shells.
  • Serve as a salad or optionally arrange shells on a bake sheet and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  • Melt cheese in the oven (broil) and then serve hot.

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