Poached Scallops with Crumb Topping Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time8 Min
Ready In23 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| Scallops | 1 Pound, frozen | |
| 1/3 cup milk or light cream | ||
| Paprika | ||
| Butter | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Topping:) | |
| Ritz cracker | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (Topping:) | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon (Topping:) | |
| Ground pepper | 1 Pinch (Topping:) | |
Directions
Cut large scallops in half; place on 9-inch (1 L) pie plate with largest pieces on outside.
Cover with double thickness of damp paper towels and micro-cook at high for 4 minutes.
Let stand, covered, while making topping.
Topping: In 4-cup (1 L) dish, micro-cook butter at high until melted; stir in cracker crumbs, salt and pepper.
Remove paper towels from scallops; pour milk over.
Sprinkle with crumb mixture and micro-cook at High for 2 to 4 minutes or until scallops are tender but not overcooked.
Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
Cover with double thickness of damp paper towels and micro-cook at high for 4 minutes.
Let stand, covered, while making topping.
Topping: In 4-cup (1 L) dish, micro-cook butter at high until melted; stir in cracker crumbs, salt and pepper.
Remove paper towels from scallops; pour milk over.
Sprinkle with crumb mixture and micro-cook at High for 2 to 4 minutes or until scallops are tender but not overcooked.
Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
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