Scallop Puffs Que Sara

By Talk2usoon

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound bay scallops, quartered
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely minced
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons dill, chopped
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
• 2 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• ground pepper, to taste
• 12 dozen bread rounds, 1 inch in diameter, lightly toasted
• sweet hungarian paprika
• lemon slices and dill springs for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add scallops, zest and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly 2-3 minutes. Add dill and cook 30 seconds longer. Cool to room temperature. Add cheese, mayo and pepper to scallop mixture and stir well. Refrigerate in a covered bowl up to one week til ready to use. Pre-heat broiler. Top toast rounds 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet with scallop[ mixture. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Broil puffs 5 inches from heat until puffed and golden (about 2-3 minutes). Garnish and serve hot.