2 tbsp chopped shallot
2 tbsp butter
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2 cup milk (not skim or 2%)
3 tbsp snipped chives
1 lb scallops or
1/2 lb scallops and **
1/2 lb lobster meat **
1 tsp white pepper (or to taste)
Directions
Contributed to the echo by: Janice Norman Originally from: the Sea
view restaurant - Bar Harbor, Me. Bay Scallop Stew In heavy sauce pan
saute shallots in butter, add wine; boil. Lower heat and simmer 2
min. Add scallops, simmer 5 min. Add milk, cream and chives. Stir
until hot. Do not boil. salt and white pepper. Serve. prep time 30 -
45 min.
**Alternative: 1/2 # scallop - 1/2 # lobster meat. Stew will separate
slightly.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Scallop; Soup; Stew
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