Apple-scallop Ramekins

Title: APPLE-SCALLOP RAMEKINS

Categories: Casseroles, Fish, Seafood

Yield: 4 servings

4 tb Butter or margarine

1/2 c Onion,minced

1 lb Bay scallops

2 Apples,Granny Smith,med-size

1 cn Mushrooms,sliced,drained

1 ts Lemon juice

1 ts Parsley,minced

1/2 ts Basil,dried

1/2 ts Salt

2 tb Flour

1 c Milk

2 tb Bread crumbs,plain,dry

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.

2. Add onion; saute until tender.

3. Add scallops, apples, mushrooms, lemon juice,

parsley, basil and salt; cook over medium heat, 5

minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small

saucepan; blend in flour.

5. Remove from heat; stir in milk.

6. Return to medium heat; cook, stirring constantly,

until thickened.

7. Add sauce to scallop mixture in skillet; mix well.

8. Spoon into 4 buttered ramekins.

9. Combine remaining butter with bread crumbs;

sprinkle over scallops.

10. Place under broiler; broil 3 to 4 minutes, or until crumbs are golden. --