Scallops In Shells Recipe

Name: Scallops In Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 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; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

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
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
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. 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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds), 1 teaspoon salt, 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Scallops In Shells falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scallops In Shells

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