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Scallops with Mushrooms and Brandy PDF Print E-mail

Jilly Cooper - Author

Thank you to husband Leo!

Serves 4

 

Ingredients:

12 scallops

4oz carrots

2 shallots or one small onion

4oz butter

1tbsp olive oil

4oz mushrooms

2fl oz brandy

2fl oz dry white wine

2fl oz cream

salt and pepper

 

Method:

Cut the peeled carrots and shallots into matchstick pieces. Sweat for 5 minutes in a covered pan with 1oz butter and the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook the scallops in a separate for 2 minutes in 1oz butter then sprinklewith brandy and wine and season to taste. Remove and place them in a warm covered dish. Add the vegetables and cream to the pan, then the remaining butter. Reduce the liquid by placing on a high heat and removing the lid. Place equal portions of the scallops onto a plate, cover with vegetables and pour over the sauce. Serve immediately.

 

Recipes from The Old Spot Trust Cookbook available from Vicky Harper, Manor Cottage, Church Road, Longhope, Glos. GL17 0LL priced at £9.14 to include P & P. All proceeds go to The Old Pot Trust www.oldspottrust.co.uk. Please make cheques payable to The Old Spot Trust.