Lemony Scallop Boats

I have an oval cookie cutter that gets four pieces out of a slice of bread. Otherwise, you can cut the de-crusted bread in quarters. This is the best way I know to make costly shellfish go a long way. One pound of scallops makes 144 pieces! The filling can be made ahead, the bread cut and toasted. Then just assemble and broil before serving.

• Ready In: 34 mins
• Yields: 144 PIECES

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons real butter
• 1  lb scallops, roughly diced
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest, finely minced
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine
• 16  ounces swiss cheese, grated
• 1 1⁄4 cups Hellmann's mayonnaise
•  fresh ground pepper
• 12  dozen  bread rounds, toasted on one side

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add scallops, zest, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly until the scallops are just barely cooked through. 2-3 minutes. Add the dill and cook 30 seconds longer. Let cool to room temperature. Add the cheese, mayo, and pepper to a scallop mixture and stir to combine well. Refrigerate in a covered bowl until ready to use, up to a week. Preheat broiler, Broil 2-3 minute until puffed and golden.