Squam Scallop Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1/4 c. unsalted sweet butter
1/2 c. minced onion
2 1/2 lb. sea scallops or chicken fillet pieces
1/4 c. any white wine
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. half and half
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. melted unsalted butter
parsley sprigs

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Saute garlic in 1/4 cup butter.
Remove and discard garlic.
Saute onion until soft and clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add wine; cook 3 minutes.
Add scallops and saute 3 minutes.
Remove scallops with slotted spoon; reserve.
Whisk flour into pan juices and whisk in half and half.
Reduce heat. Cook constantly until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Place scallops in buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Pour sauce over scallops.
Combine cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter and sprinkle over top.
Cook 15 minutes.
Garnish.