Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Calling all scallop lovers, consider making this quick and easy Pretty Peppered Scallops recipe the next time you crave seafood. Succulent scallops delicately adorned in a rich cheesy roasted red pepper sauce featuring scallops, cheese, spices, and Cherchies® delectable Pretty Peppers.

This recipe serves well as an appetizer, an elegant main course, or a flavorful side dish and is perfect for special occasions, casual family dinners, elegant gatherings, and date nights. It can be served over rice or pasta or by itself.

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Ingredients

8 TBSP. butter
5 TBSP. flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 lb. fresh bay scallops
1/2 cup minced celery
1 jar Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, drained well
Dash of cayenne pepper
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs

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Preparation

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. (Reserve 3 TBSP. and set aside.) Add flour to the butter to make the roux, stirring until smooth. Cook for one minute. Add milk, stirring over medium heat until thickened. Add salt, pepper, and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.