Creamed Scallops In Wine Sauce(Coquilies St. Jacques)

* Exported from MasterCook *

CREAMED SCALLOPS IN WINE SAUCE (COQUILIES ST. JACQUES)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Appetizers
Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Frozen scallops
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 tb Finely chopped onion
1 1/2 ts Lemon juice
1/4 ts Salt
Few leaves dried marjoram,
-crushed
ds Paprika
6 tb White wine
4 oz Can mushroom stems & pieces,
-drained
3 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Flour
1/2 c Heavy cream
1 t Finely chopped parsley

1. If scallops are frozen, partially defrost according to package
directions.
2. In a deep, 1 1/2-quart,heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole
place the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine and onion. Heat,
uncovered. in Microwave Oven 1 minute or until onion is tender.
3. Add scallops. lemon juice, salt, marjoram, paprika and wine.
Stir to combine. Heat. covered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and heat. covered. in Microwave Oven 1 minute or
until scallops are tender. Do not overcook scallops as they will
become tough.
5. Drain liquid and reserve. Set scallops and liquid aside.
6. Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine in a small heat-
resistant. non-metallic bowl in Microwave Oven 30 seconds. Blend
in flour.
7. Gradually stir in reserved scallop liquid and cream.
8. Heat, uncovered in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until thickened
and smooth. Stir in parsley.
9. Combine reserved scallop mixture and sauce. Spoon mixture into
4 serving shells or small non-metallic ramekins.
10. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes. If browning is
desired, place under broiler of conventional oven several minutes
or until lightly browned.



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