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Scallops Coquille St. Jacques  
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pound sea scallops  
cup white wine  
/4 cup water  
tablespoon lemon juice  
bay leaf  
tablespoon parsley , chopped  
/4 pound mushrooms, chopped  
tablespoons butter  
tablespoons flour  
egg yolks  
tablespoons heavy cream  
Bread crumbs  
In a 3−quart casserole dish, combine wine, water, lemon juice, bay leaf and parsley. Cover and  
microwave 100% for 3 minutes.  
Add scallops and mushrooms, cover and cook for 6 minutes on medium−high; stir once. Remove bay  
leaf and drain, reserving 1 3/4 cups broth.  
In small bowl, melt 4 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add reserved broth. Whisk thoroughly.  
Microwave 3 to 4 minutes until thick and smooth.  
Blend egg yolks and cream and add to sauce. Stir and cook an additional 2−3 minutes. Don't overcook.  
Place scallops and mushrooms into a 7 x 12−inch dish. Spoon cream sauce over and sprinkle with  
bread crumbs. Dot with butter.  
Microwave on high 2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with parsley and paprika. If desired, can be  
browned 10 minutes in 400 degree F oven.  
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