Coquilles St-Jacques: Scallops in cream sauce
Ingredients:
1 Tbs. shallots, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
dash white pepper
1/2 c. dry vermouth
How To:
1. In a two-quart saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil, then cover and simmer for two minutes.
2. Remove scallops with a slotted spoon.
3. Reduce remaining liquid to half by cooking for about 10 minutes.
4. Add one cup of heavy cream and boil rapidly until syrupy.
5. Lower heat and stir in one Tbsp. of flour and 4 Tbs. of butter.
6. Stir and cook until thickened.
7. Remove saucepan from heat and add scallops in the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
8. Divide portions into ramekins or large clean sea shells and top with seasoned bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Makes 4-8 servings
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