Coquilles St. Jacques

1 pound bay scallops 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 cup light cream 1 tbsp. parsley 1/2 tsp ground pepper 2 tbsp dry sherry paprika to taste

Makes 4 servings.

Preheat oven to 375F. 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 dishes). 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.

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