Scallops Tetrazzini Recipes

SCALLOPS TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Mix scallops, water and lemon juice in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 1 to 3 minutes or until scallops are white. Remove scallops from saucepan; reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
• Melt margarine in same saucepan over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and onions in margarine, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, pepper and paprika. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and reserved liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in sherry and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
• Mix spaghetti, scallops and sauce in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot in center.

SCALLOP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the skillet, raise the heat to high and sear until golden brown and just firm, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
• Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the butter and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta and parsley to the skillet and toss to combine. Add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water to help thin out the sauce so it evenly coats the pasta. Divide the pasta evenly into bowls and top each with some scallops.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
• Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain. Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.

TARRAGON LOVER'S SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place half of the scallops in the skillet without crowding; cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook remaining scallops. Remove to plate.
• Wipe out skillet, and return skillet to medium heat. Pour in wine, and boil 1 or 2 minutes, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; just softening butter to form a smooth sauce. Stir in salt, lemon zest, and tarragon. Pour sauce over scallops.

SEAFOOD TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°. Butter a 1-quart casserole. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in butter or margarine for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms sauté 5 minutes longer.Sprinkle with flour. Stir in 3/4 cup milk, thyme, paprika and salt. Stirring over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Add scallops. Stirring occasionally, return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until scallops are tender and opaque. Remove from heat. Stir in sherry or milk and mayonnaise.Place fettuccini in baking dish. Pour creamed scallops over.In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan. Sprinkle over creamed scallops.Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around the edges.

MINI SCALLOP CASSEROLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute celery, mushrooms, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add scallops. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque., Preheat oven to 350°. Divide mixture among four 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle over scallop mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.