Scallops Charlotte

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    Scallops Charlotte

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Main Course                       Fish And Seafood

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 1 1/2  pounds        scallops
 2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
 2      tablespoons   shallots or onion -- finely chopped
   1/2  pound         small mushrooms -- sliced
   3/4  cup            whipping cream
 4      tablespoons   Marsala wine
salt and white pepper to taste -- freshly ground
finely chopped chives or parsley -- for garnish

If you are using large sea scallops, cut them in half horizontally. If you have
tiny bay scallops, they can be left whole. In a large skillet over medium heat,
melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add shallots and mushrooms; saute over
medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Melt remaining
butter in skillet. Add scallops. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until scallops are
opaque. Using a slotted spoon, remove scallops from skillet and add them to
mushroom mixture; set aside. Add cream and wine to liquid in skillet. Add any
juices that have accumulated in bowl of scallops. Cook, stirring constantly,
over medium heat until sauce reduces to 2/3 to 3/4 cup and thickens enough to
lightly coat a spoon. Add mushroom and scallop mixture; cook to heat through.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chives.




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