Scallops In Shell - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups bay scallops
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, minced
1 cup reduced-fat half-and-half
2 tablespoons sherry wine
dry breadcrumbs
paprika
1 lemon, quartered

Preparation

Saute scallops in 2 tablespoons butter for not more than 2 minutes, shaking pan to cook on all sides.
Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and transfer to 4 buttered scallop shells.
Preheat oven to 250\u00b0F.
Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until just golden.
Stir in flour and then half and half until mixture thickens.
Stir in sherry, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt; and spoon sauce over scallops.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and paprika; dot with remaining butter and place in oven until just golden.
Serve with lemon wedges.