Bay Scallops Quiche Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 3/4 pound bay scallops
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Sherry1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pastry for a one-crust nine-inch pie
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Tablespoon, finley chopped
 Celery1 Tablespoon, finley chopped
 4 eggs, lightly beaten
 Milk3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a bowl, mix the parsely scallops and sherry together, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
2) Preheat the oven to 450° F.

MAKING
3) In a 9 inch pie plate, place the pastry and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
4) In a skillet, saute the onion and celery until the onion is transparent.
5) Mix the beaten eggs, nutmeg, milk, cream, salt and pepper, together and blend well.
6) Combine the egg mixture with the scallops and onion mixture and turn into the pastry shell.
7) Bake in the preheated oven at 450° F for 15 minutes. Then lower the oven temperature to 350° F and bake for further 10 minutes.

SERVING
8) Slice and serve in a nice plate.
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