New England Scallop Casserole Recipes

NEW ENGLAND SCALLOP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a large baking dish with 2 tbsp.
• butter.
• Layer mushrooms on bottom and top with scallops.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter and stir in flour.
• Gradually stir in wine and cook until sauce is thick.
• Gradually stir in cream and season with salt and pepper.
• pour sauce over casserole.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes.

VENUS DE MILO NEW ENGLAND LOBSTER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a heavy saucepan over a medium heat until the milk just starts to simmer.
• In a separate saucepan melt the butter and sauté the onions until they become transparent.
• Add the flour to the butter and onion mixture making a roux and continue to cook for a bout a minute.
• Slowly add the hot milk to the roux while whisking until all the milk is incorporated into the sauce.
• Add the prepared mustard, parsley flakes, Lea & Perrins, Tabasco Sauce, and curry powder and simmer over a low fire for about 10 minutes.
• Add the white wine and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Place the lobster chunks in a mixing bowl and add the hot sauce and mix until a nice blend is achieved.
• Place this mixture into an appropriate sized casserole or 4 individual ceramic bakers. Top with Ritz Cracker topping and bake in a 375° oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the sauce begins to bubble at the center of the casserole.
• Remove the casserole from the oven and brown the top under the broiler if desired.
• Serve at once.