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                   SCALLOPS WITH MUSHROOMS IN SHELLS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   c            Butter,at room temperature
  1       lb           Fresh bay scallops
    1/2   c            Soft bread crumbs
  1       c            Thinly sliced mushrooms
    1/2   c            Finely chopped fresh parsley
  3       tb           Finely chopped shallots
                       Salt and pepper
  1       tb           Finely chopped garlic

 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a small
 skillet and add the mushrooms.Cook,stirring often,until the mushrooms are
 wilted and give up their liquid.Add the shallots and garlic and cook
 briefly.

 Spoon the mushroom mixture into a mixing bowl.Let cool briefly, then add 2
 tbsp. of the remaining butter,the scallops,bread crumbs, parsley and salt
 and pepper to taste.Blend well.

 Use the mixture to fill 6 seafood shells.Arrange the filled shells on a
 baking dish or cookie sheet.Melt the rest of the butter and pour over the
 mixture in the shells.Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes.

 Run the scallops under the broiler until nicely browned on top,about 1
 minute.

 Makes 6 servings.

 ///\oo/\\\ From the hearth in Sandee's Kitchen...



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