Ingredients

  • 1 small onions sliced
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 1 each bay leaves
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 1/2 cup apple wine white, dry
  • 1 pound sea scallops whole, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup onions finely chopped
  • 1/4 pound mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1 cup light cream (half&half)
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons white wine dry
  • 1/2 cup court bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped, white
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 x salt and black pepper
  • 1 each egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Method

  • In medium saucepan combine ingredients for court bouillon, bring to a boil.
  • Simmer 10 minutes add 1/2 cup wine.
  • Add scallops, simmer 6 minutes, drain, reserve liquid.
  • Prepare sauce.
  • Saute onions and mushrooms in 1/2 cup butter until tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in flour and pepper blend well.
  • Gradually stir in cream, bring just to boil stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until thick 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add gruyere cheese stir until melted.
  • Remove from heat stir in wine and 1/2 cup court bouillon and parsley.
  • Add scallopps mix well.
  • Divide into 6 scallop shells.
  • Prepare mashed potatoes with egg yolk.
  • Pipe around scallop shells with pastry bag and star tip.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Place shells on cookis sheet.
  • Broil 4 inches from heat until golden brown and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.