Scallop Casserole

== Description ==
This red-hot casserole is made with real scallops and mushrooms, enriched with wine, cream, and spices, and baked to smooth and golden-brown perfection to make it look appetizing. You can also top this with the hot sauce for burning zest, if you want.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 2 lbs. scallops
* 1 lb. small mushrooms or (1 can fresh mushrooms)
* ¼ cup butter
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 4 tablespoons flour
* 1 cup Chablis or Chardonnay wine
* 1 ½ cup light cream or half-and-half
* 3 teaspoons salt
* 3 teaspoons pepper
* paprika
* hot sauce, optional
== Directions ==
# Spoon a large baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter.
# Layer mushrooms on bottom and top with scallops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
# Melt ¼ cup butter and stir in flour. Gradually mix up wine and cook until sauce is thick.
# Gradually mix up cream and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour sauce over the casserole.
# Sprinkle with paprika.
# Cover and bake at 350° F for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot and plain or with any seafood but cut into squares with a chef's knife. Drizzle with the hot sauce, if desired.
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