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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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Asam
[email protected]This was my first time cooking scallops and I was very happy with the results. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Marlene Denson
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a meal that everyone enjoyed.
Takia Gillis
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The scallops were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Gulrehman Gulrehman
[email protected]These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Leilani Woods
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Sindi Mathonsi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for me. I added some extra garlic and lemon juice, and it was much better.
Mishal Ansari
[email protected]The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a shorter cooking time next time.
Md Ha
[email protected]These scallops were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I loved the combination of flavors from the garlic, butter, and lemon. I will definitely be making these again.
Tamanna Toma
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a meal that everyone enjoyed.
Pinkie Nosipho
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The scallops were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Sandrene Patrick
[email protected]These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.
fredrick Joshua
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Reham Hamada
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for me. I added some extra garlic and lemon juice, and it was much better.
Navin Ahammed
[email protected]The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a shorter cooking time next time.
Hess James
[email protected]These scallops were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I loved the combination of flavors from the garlic, butter, and lemon. I will definitely be making these again.
Ami rana
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Kittyscratches
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out amazing! The butter sauce was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.
Madina Hibu
[email protected]These scallops were a delightful treat! The garlic and herb butter melted in my mouth, and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a meal fit for a king. I'll definitely be making this again