Description:

Rich and satisfying dish of cream and scallops baked to supreme perfection.. VERY good! VERY easy!

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). bay scallops (or sea scallops, quartered)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) dry white wine
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) white pepper
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh soft bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) melted butter

Preparation

• In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the melted butter and set aside.
• Mix wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.
• Stir in scallops, then add cream and stir.
• Place mixture in shallow baking dish or french ramekin.
• Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
• Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) until scallops are done, mixture is bubbly and crumbs are browned, approximately 15 minutes.

Comments

Serve as a great luncheon or light dinner fare with a crisp salad and a buttery croissant with wild strawberry perserves. I like to add a wild rice side dish or rice pilaf and maybe some glazed carrots to accompany the meal when serving it as a dinner entree.