deb's scallops florentine

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound sea scallops
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon old bay® seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.
• bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. rinse the scallops, and drop them into the boiling water; cook for 2 minutes. remove the scallops with a slotted spoon, and pat dry. place on the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
• in a small saucepan, melt the butter, and stir in the flour. cook over low heat for 3 minutes. whisk in heavy cream and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste. cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until thick.
• squeeze the spinach dry, and spread over the scallops. pour the cream sauce over the spinach, and top with mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. sprinkle old bay seasoning over the bread crumbs.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.