""For something 'fancy,' this is pretty easy to make. It's one of the world's most delicious dishes. It's rich and decadent, and yet still light."..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup diced shallots
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1/2 pound white button mushrooms, sliced
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup white wine
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1 pound sea scallops
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 egg yolk
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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4 large oven-safe scallop shells
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1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
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1 pinch paprika
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8 fresh tarragon leaves