Scallops in Shell

Recipe to be tried.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups bay scallops
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  onion, minced
• 1  cup  reduced-fat half-and-half
• 2  tablespoons sherry wine
•  dry breadcrumbs
•  paprika
• 1  lemon, quartered

Directions

1. Saute scallops in 2 tablespoons butter for not more than 2 minutes, shaking pan to cook on all sides.
2. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and transfer to 4 buttered scallop shells.
3. Preheat oven to 250°F.
4. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until just golden.
5. Stir in flour and then half and half until mixture thickens.
6. Stir in sherry, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt; and spoon sauce over scallops.
7. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and paprika; dot with remaining butter and place in oven until just golden.
8. Serve with lemon wedges.