Scallops With Mushrooms In Shells

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
3 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
1 lb Bay scallops
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Melt 1/4 cup butter in skillet and add mushrooms. Cook and stir often until mushrooms are wilted. Add shallots and garlic. Spoon the mushroom mixture into mixing bowl. Let cool briefly and add the 2 Tbsp butter, scallops, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well. Use the mixture to fill 6 seafood shells. Arrange shells on cookie sheet. Melt rest of butter and pour over mixture in shells. Bake 10 minutes. Put into broiler 1 minute to brown.