Scallops Elegant Recipe
Ingredients
| Frozen scallops | 1 Pound (Fresh) | |
| Finely chopped celery | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped onion | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm), minced | |
| Fine saltine cracker crumbs | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Snipped parsley | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon | |
| All purpose flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Paprika | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Dry sherry | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Shredded process swiss cheese | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 986 Calories from Fat 347
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39 g60.2%
Saturated Fat 18 g90%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 244.8 mg81.6%
Sodium 2016.8 mg84%
Total Carbohydrates 63 g21%
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%
Sugars 13.4 g
Protein 93 g185.4%
Vitamin A 65.7% Vitamin C 73%
Calcium 32% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In saucepan cook celery, onion, and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter till tender but not brown.
Stir in scallops, cracker crumbs, and parsley.
Turn into an 8-inch pie plate.
Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in same saucepan.
Blend in flour, paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Add milk all at once.
Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat; stir in sherry.
Pour sauce over scallop mixture; sprinkle cheese atop.
Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
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