SCALLOPS IN SHELLS
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
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
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Corin Woods
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
Isaiah Alleyne
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone loved it.
Gul badsha
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
Imange Nompuku
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is
Poping Keha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Terry Mcauley
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone loved it.
Hosea Bird
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this dish again.
Morroco Bennett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is look
Kaylianna Marie
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
Lisa Harrison
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was perfect. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special dish to serve.
Umar Muhammad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
hasan shahid
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves scallops.
Harrison Wells
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with a spoon. I will definitely be making this dish again.
hasina Khatun
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone loved it.
NaBree Weddles
[email protected]These scallops were absolutely delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.