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Easy Swiss, Scallop, and Mushroom Bake

Here's how you make Easy Swiss, Scallop, and Mushroom Bake
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 15-25m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds sea scallops
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms, stems trimmed (I like to use a mix of shitaki, cremini, and porcini; but use your favorites)
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
  • Sauce:
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter (4 tablespoons), melted
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • Seasoning:
  • 1 lemon, zested (use the same lemon you are juicing for the sauce, just zest it first)
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Scallops ... First, a couple of notes about the scallops. If using frozen scallops, thaw them in the refrigerator, in a colander or strainer, over a bowl, so they do NOT sit in water as they thaw. Make sure you let the scallops set on the counter for a few minutes to take the chill off. You don't want to try to cook them when they are ice cold.

  • Step 2: Seasoning ... Add the lemon zest (after you zest the lemon, juice it for the sauce), parsley, paprika, celery salt, pepper, and salt and mix to combine.

  • Step 3: Sauce ... Add the butter to a small cup and microwave 20-30 seconds on medium heat until melted; then, add the wine and lemon juice and set to the side.

  • Step 4: Casserole ... First, it is important that the scallops and mushrooms fit in the dish. You don't want too much empty space; but, you don't want to over crowd the dish either. You want the scallops to be able to brown. Now, I love to use individual ramekins. Each person get their own dish and sauce; but, it isn't necessary.

  • Step 5: Add the scallops to the dish and scatter the mushrooms around the scallops, NOT on top of the scallops. Pour the butter, lemon, and wine over all the scallops. You can also use a brush to make sure that each scallop has some sauce on it. Then season the entire casserole with the seasoning mix, making sure to season each scallop.

  • Step 6: Bake ... Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake 12-18 minutes on the middle shelf until lightly golden brown, and the mushrooms are tender. This is based on using large sea scallops. They should be firm to the touch and opaque. Obviously, if using bay scallops, cooking times will vary.

  • Step 7: Finish ... Remove the dish from the oven, and top with the cheese. Turn your broiler on, and return to the oven on the second shelf down from the top; broil a couple of minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

  • Step 8: Serve and ENJOY! Serve in a shallow bowl garnished with chives; or, if using individual ramekins - each person gets their own. Also, make sure to have plenty of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Add a fresh green salad for a simple and quick dinner.

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