Coquille St. Jacques

Directions

1. 1
   Wash scallops in cold water.
2. 2
   Bring enough water (salted) to a boil to cover scallops.
3. 3
   Drop scallops into boiling water, lower heat and simmer 3 minutes (save water).
4. 4
   Chop finely shallots and parsley; combine with sliced mushrooms and fry in 2 tablespoons butter.
5. 5
   Make a sauce by melting 3 tablespoons butter, adding 2 tablespoons flour, then put in the water which the scallops were boiled.
6. 6
   Boil this sauce for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Stir in egg yolk, scallops and the browned shallots, parsley and mushrooms.
9. 9
   Fill scallops shells, cover with a coat of bread crumbs.
10. 10
    Dot with butter.
11. 11
    Place in preheated oven for about 10 minutes.