Coquilles St. Jacques

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Combine scallops with wine, mushrooms, and bay leaf in large skillet.

Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

Remove pan from heat.

Melt butter in saucepan.

Blend in flour, stirring until smooth.

Add cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.

Add parsley, pepper, and sherry.

Stir scallop mixture into cream sauce.

Spoon mixture into 4 small ramekins (small baking dish es).

Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more, or until sauce bubbles.

Remove scallops from oven.

Sprinkle with paprika and serve.