Scallops Au Gratin (Lightened Version) Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add scallops and cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
4. Remove from pan, and keep warm.
5. Add onion and bell pepper to pan and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
6. Combine chicken broth, half and half, sour cream, flour, salt, paprika, pepper and nutmeg in a medium bowl and stir to combine with a whisk.
7. Add broth mixture to pan and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 5 minutes or until thick; stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat, stir in scallops, sherry, and pimientos.
10. Place the toasted halves on a foil lined cookie sheet and evenly distribute the scallop mixture amongst the 8 halves.
11. Top each one with the breadcrumbs and the parmesan cheese.
12. Broil about 5 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
13. Serve immediately.