SCALLOPS IN SHELLS

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For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a rich, creamy sauce. -Jane Rossen, Binghamton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups water
16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
8 scallop shells
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Place water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add scallops and poach, uncovered, 6 minutes or until firm and opaque. Drain scallops, reserving 1 cup liquid., Sprinkle scallops with salt. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in butter until tender. Add scallops; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and set aside., For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved poaching liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, sherry, salt, lemon juice, pepper and lemon zest; add to skillet., Preheat oven to 375°. Divide scallop mixture among eight scallop shells. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over tops. Place on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 8-12 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.