Irish Scallops in Mushroom Sauce

Simmer the scallops, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste in milk for 5 minutes. Remove the scallops and cut into 4 to 5 slices.

Strain the milk and reserve. Melt the chopped onion in butter. Now add flour, stir well. Gradually add heated milk and cream, crushed garlic and whiskey. Cook for 5 minutes. Lastly, add chopped mushrooms and scallops.

Butter deep scallop shells and divide the mixture among them. Top with bread crumbs and dots of butter and brown under the broiler.