Coquilles Saint Jacques - Roth Living

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups seafood or chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shallots, finely diced
• 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 5 ounces grated Gruyère cheese or high-quality Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil
• 2 pounds fresh bay scallops, drained and side muscles removed