Skip The Entree Scallop Appetizer

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 1 1/2 cups dry wine
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
• salt, pepper
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (or more)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 simmer the scallops in the wine until done, 2 to 3 minutes (don't overcook).
• 2 remove the scallops with a slotted spoon and turn the heat under the wine to high.
• 3 boil to reduce liquid to 1 cup.
• 4 in another pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
• 5 add the mushrooms and saute until cooked.
• 6 add the garlic and cook about 1 minute, until fragrant.
• 7 add the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• 8 add the reserved liquid from cooking the scallops and stir until blended.
• 9 boil until thickened, take it off the heat and add the cheese and parsley.
• 10 add the scallops. add salt and pepper to taste.
• 11 combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter in another bowl.
• 12 put in individual bowls or shells and top with the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.
• 13 broil until the breadcrumbs are brown and crispy.