Scallops au Gratin
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: 1 minute
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 ounces [56 g] butter
  • 1/4 cup [35 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups [310 mL] milk
  • 12 scallops [approximately 1 pound / 454 g], cut into 2 or 4 pieces
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] freshly made breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 ounces [42 g] chopped parsley
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons [15 or 30 mL] grated Parmesan cheese
  • Into a bowl, melt half of butter, covered, for 15 to 30 seconds, on 'HIGH'.
  • Mix in flour; slowly pour in milk.
  • Microwave for 1 minute, whip and microwave for 1 minute more; whip once more.
  • Stir in scallop pieces; season to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into 4 individual dishes or shells.
  • Microwave on 'MEDIUM' for 5 minutes, turning dishes or shells by 1/4 every minute.
  • Melt remaining half of butter for 15 to 30 seconds on 'HIGH'; mix in breadcrumbs, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle scallop mixture with breadcrumbs mixture.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes on 'HIGH'.
  • Leave to rest for 1 minute and serve.