Scallop Thermidor - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb cooked scallops
4 ounces mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
grated parmesan cheese
paprika

Preparation

Cut each scallop in half. Fry mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Blend in flour and seasonings. Add milk gradually and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add scallops and parsley. Place in 6 well greased individual shells or 5-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. bake in a hot oven at 400 F, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese browns.