SEAFOOD MELANGE

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Even when prepared for two, this erotic combination of four seafoods encourages a lusty appetite! Light some candles and decant some wine!

Provided by Carol A. Giorgio

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 sole, patted dry
10 bay scallops, raw
¾ cup crabmeat
¾ cup cooked shrimp
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup butter
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Butter two 2-cup au gratin dishes. Place 1 fillet on bottom of each, then layer with scallops, crabmeat, shrimp, cheese and a second fillet; set aside.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Melt butter. In a medium mixing bowl, combine yolks, lemon juice, mustard and salt; mix on high and slowly add butter in a steady stream until sauce is thick and creamy. Pour sauce over fillets.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes; sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 548.9 mg, Fat 87.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 62.1 g, SaturatedFat 43.6 g, Sodium 1944.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g