1 1/2 lb Fresh sea scallops; bay
-scallops can also be used.
1/2 lb Mushrooms; sliced, ( use
-white Paris button
-mushrooms)
1/4 c Sweet sherry
1 c Milk
1 tb Butter
1 tb Flour
Salt and freshly ground
-black pepper to taste
TOPPING
3 c Mashed potatoes; warm
1 tb Butter; optional
1/2 c Milk; water or stock
One of the dishes favored by early immigrants to America was this delicious
“pie”.
1.In sauce pan heat butter and add flour and cook over med. heat for 1
minute. Add milk and sherry, stir well, making sure there are no lumps.
2.Add raw scallops and mushrooms and cook over reduced heat for 4 to 5
minutes.
3.Place mixture in an oven proof dish and cover with the mashed potato
mixture, the topping, or crust in this case.
Topping: In a bowl mix warm potatoes with milk and butter until smooth.
Spread over the scallops and mushroom mixture. Bake in pre heated 350
degree oven for 30 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot with lots of crusty
soda bread and white wine.
Yields
1 Servings