Shrimp and scallop ramekins

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupWater
½cupChablis
2tablespoonsGreen onion; chopped
teaspoonThyme leaves; dried/crushed
1dashPepper
½poundsScallops; cut in half
½poundsShrimp, medium; shelled and deveined
¼cupButter; divided
½poundsMushrooms; sliced
2tablespoonsFlour, all purpose
1cupHalf and half
1tablespoonParsley, fresh; chopped
½cupBread cubes; soft
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese; grated

Directions

1. In 2 quart saucepan, combine water, wine, onion, thyme and pepper. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Add scallops and shrimp; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque. With slotted spoon, remove scallops and shrimp to bowl; set aside.

2. Over high heat, boil remaining liquid in saucepan until reduced to about ⅔ cup.

3. Meanwhile, in 10 inch skillet over medium heat, in 2 T hot butter, cook mushrooms until tender and liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in in flour until blended; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Gradually stir in reduced liquid and the half and half. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring often. Stir in scallops, shrimp and parsley. Spoon mixture into 4 broiler-safe scallop shells or ramekins.

5. In same skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in bread cubes and cheese; sprinkle over mixture. 6. Broil 4 inches from heat until bread cubes are golden brown.

Makes 3½ cups or four servings.

Source: Treasury of Campbell's recipes. Typed by Jack Busst, Calgary, Alberta, 94-09-14. Posted on the "Gourmet" echo 94-10-17 Submitted By JACK BUSST On 10-16-94