Scallops Au Gratin

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 pound bay scallops
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 cup evaporated nonfat milk
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Jarlsberg cheese
• 1/4 dry plain bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add scallops, shallots and tarragon and saute until scallops are translucent, 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a medium-size bowl.
3. Add milk, wine, and mustard to skillet. Bring to boiling. Stir together cornstarch and water in a small cup; stir into skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in Jarlsberg until melted. Add to scallops.
4. Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cresses, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spoon scallop mixture into six 1/2-cup oven-proof ramekins or scallops shells. Top with bread crumb mixture. Bake in heated 400 degree F. oven 10-13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs are golden. Serve with lemon wedges.

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes
Book Title: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes