Seafood Melt

Ingredients:

• 1 package Aunt Millie's White English Muffins,split and toasted 
• 1 c. butter, melted
• 1 c. flour
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. marinara sauce
• 1/4 c. cream sherry
• 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, steamed
• 1 lb. bay scallops, steamed
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped

Yield: 6 servings

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the shallots and galic, cooking for 3 minutes until translucent. Add the flour to the pan and stir until well combined.
2. While the shallot is cooking, bring the milk and marinara to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to let it boil over. Add the sherry and whisk until smooth.
3. Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the flour mixture, whisking constantly until the mixture is creamy and thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Add the shrimp and scallops, then simmer until cooked through.
5. Spoon mixture over toasted English muffins, and place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes. Remove and top with fresh parsley.
6. Serve while hot.