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Scallops and Cremini Mushroom Frittata with Newburg Sauce

 

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1-1/2 pounds Cape Cod Scallops
1 Large Garlic Clove, finely minced
1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
2 Scallions, coarsely chopped
8 Medium Mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 Large Eggs
1/4 cup Whipping Cream
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup Bread Crumbs

Sauce:
5 tablespoons Butter
2-1/2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Milk, warmed
1 cup Light Cream, warmed
2 ounces Sherry
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 cup Chopped Scallops (reserved from above)

 
Preparation:

1. Turn the oven to 350 degrees and preheat.

2. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

3. Add the scallops and sauté until lightly browned.

4. Remove the scallops and set to the side, reserving 1/2 cup of the scallops for the Newburg sauce.

5. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, add the garlic, parsley, mushrooms and scallions and sauté until tender.

6. Remove the vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon.

7. Whisk together the eggs, whipping cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

8. Spray a 2 quart casserole baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

9. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on the bottom of the dish.

10. Arrange the reserved scallops on the bottom and place the mushroom mixture on top.

11. Pour the egg mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned.

12. To a saucepan add the remaining butter and melt over medium heat.

13. Slowly add the flour and stir constantly to make a paste.

14. Add the milk and light cream and simmer until the paste has thickened.

15. Add the sherry, paprika and the reserved scallops and simmer for 5 minutes.

16. Serve the frittata drizzled with the sauce.

 



 
 

 
   
 
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