Seafood Au Gratin Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350^F.
2. Halve or quarter scallops if large.
3. Pat dry and marinate in 2 tsp lemon juice for 10 minutes.
4. Place scallops and juices in saucepan with vermouth, salt, and white pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer for two minutes or until scallops are just tender.
6. Do not overcook.
7. Drain scallops, reserving juices, set aside.
8. Saute celery, onion, green pepper and mushrooms in butter until vegetables are soft.
9. Sprinkle with flour and gradually blend in milk and reserved scallop juices.
10. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
11. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
12. Spoon mixture into 4 scallop shells or ramekins.
13. Combine cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle ever tops to cover completely.
14. Bake about 20 minutes or unti heated through and bubbly.