Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



4
tablespoons
butter

or margerine



1/2
cup
onion

minced



1
pound
bay scallops





2
medium
granny smith apples





8
ounces
mushrooms, canned

sliced, drained



1
teaspoon
lemon juice





1
teaspoon
parsley

minced



1/2
teaspoon
basil

dried



1/2
teaspoon
salt





2
tablespoons
flour





1
cup
milk





2
tablespoons
bread crumbs

plain, dry

 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.

Add onion; saute until tender.

Add scallops, apples, mushrooms, lemon juice, parsley, basil and salt; cook over medium heat, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; blend in flour.

Remove from heat; stir in milk.

Return to medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Add sauce to scallop mixture in skillet; mix well.

Spoon into 4 buttered ramekins.

Combine remaining butter with bread crumbs; sprinkle over scallops.

Place under broiler; broil 3 to 4 minutes, or until crumbs are golden