Scallops In Shell

Name: Scallops In Shell
Ingredients: 2 cups bay scallops; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 onion, minced; 1 cup reduced-fat half-and-half; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; dry breadcrumbs; paprika; 1 lemon, quartered

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups bay scallops
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, minced
1 cup reduced-fat half-and-half
2 tablespoons sherry wine
dry breadcrumbs
paprika
1 lemon, quartered

Directions

1

Saute scallops in 2 tablespoons butter for not more than 2 minutes, shaking pan to cook on all sides.
2

Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and transfer to 4 buttered scallop shells.
3

Preheat oven to 250°F.
4

Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until just golden.
5

Stir in flour and then half and half until mixture thickens.
6

Stir in sherry, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt; and spoon sauce over scallops.
7

Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and paprika; dot with remaining butter and place in oven until just golden.
8

Serve with lemon wedges.