Sweetheart Celebration Scallops

Sweetheart Celebration Scallops

Prep Time: 
15 minutes
Yield: 
6-8 servings
Ingredients: 

3/4 cup Plugrá® European-Style Butter, unsalted, divided in 1/4 cups
1 pound sea scallops
8 ounces (about 3 cups) button mushrooms
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup half and half
3 cups Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups Romano cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups artichoke hearts, drained, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
Paprika

Directions: 

1. In large skillet, melt 1/4 cup Plugrá Butter. Add scallops; saute 2 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer scallops to large bowl.
2. Add mushrooms to skillet and saute 3 minutes. Add to scallops. Add 1/4 cup Plugrá Butter to skillet; melt and whisk in flour. Cook 2 minutes.
3. Gradually stir in broth, wine and cream. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Gradually stir in cheeses and pepper. Continue cooking until cheese is melted.
5. Gently fold in artichokes and mushroom/scallop mixture.
6. Spoon into a 2-1/2 quart baking dish. In bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted Plugrá Butter with bread crumbs. Spoon over scallop mixture, sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.