Seafood Au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 pound sea scallops
• 1 pound haddock or cod fillets, cut into six pieces
• 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
• Place scallops in another saucepan; cover with water. Simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until firm and opaque. Meanwhile, place fillets in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain scallops. Arrange fish and scallops in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
• In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender; stir into cheese sauce. Spoon over seafood. Sprinkle with mozzarella, cheddar and remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Seafood Au Gratin published in Taste of Home October/November 2007, p41