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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the shrimp and scallops, then simmer until cooked through.
- Spoon mixture over toasted English muffins, and place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes. Remove and top with fresh parsley.
- Serve while hot.
Nutrition Information:
| Serving Size 1 serving | |
| Number of Servings 8 | |
| Calories 551 | |
| Calories from Fat 234 | |
| Total Fat 26g | 40% DV |
| | Saturated Fat 16g | 80% DV |
| | Trans Fat 0g | |
| | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | |
| | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | |
| Cholesterol 148mg | 49% DV |
| Sodium 720mg | 30% DV |
| Potassium 110mg | 3% DV |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 14% DV |
| | Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% DV |
| | Sugar 5g | |
| Protein 37g | |
*Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.