Scallops with Mushrooms in Shells

500gr scallop meat

3 only whole reef scallops

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

3 tbsp. finely chopped shallots

½ cup soft bread crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms

1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic

• Preheat the oven to 220  C.

• Melt ¼ cup of the butter in a small skillet and add the mushrooms.

• Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are wilted and give up their liquid.

• Add the shallots and garlic and cook briefly.

• Spoon the mushroom mixture into a mixing bowl.

• Let cool briefly, then add 2 tbsp. of the remaining butter, the scallop, bread crumbs, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

• Blend well.

• Use the mixture to fill 6 scallop shells.

• Arrange the filled shells on a baking dish or cookie sheet.

• Melt the rest of the butter and pour over the mixture in the shells.

• Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes, the broil 1 minute until nicely browned on top.

• Makes 6 entrée serves.