Escalloped scallops or oysters

3 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter or margarine
1cupCoarsely crumbled saltines
2ouncesShredded low-fat cheese
1canSliced, drained mushrooms
3tablespoonsMinced fresh parsley
Grating of black pepper
1poundsFresh scallops
Quartered if sea scallops or--
1pintFresh oysters (picked over)
2tablespoonsDry sherry
2tablespoonsFreshly squeezed lemon juice
½cupEvaporated skim milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Grease a round, deep, 1½ qt.

casserole with the butter or margarine.

2. In a large bowl, gently toss ⅔ cup of the crumbled saltines with the cheese, mushrooms, parsley, and pepper. Add the scallops or picked over oysters along with the sherry and lemon juice and gently toss again.

3. pour the mixture into the greased casserole. Top with the remaining ⅓ cup of the crackers. pour the milk over all.

4 Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes or until the seafood in the center is done.

Submitted By MARY RIEMERMAN On 02-12-95