Scallops Florentine

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
2. Use a 9-inch pie plate and grease it slightly.
3. TO a pot, add water, and bring it to boil.
4. Add the scallops in the pot of water after washing them. Cook them for about 2 minutes.
5. Using a slotted spoon, take the scallops out of the pot and pat them dry.
6. Arrange them at the bottom of the prepared pie plate and set aside.
7. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and then stir in the flour. Let it cook over low heat for about 3 minutes.
8. Add heavy cream and whisk, and add parmesan cheese. Use salt and black pepper for seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly until the mixture is thick.
9. Squeeze the spinach to get rid of any moisture, and spread it over the scallops.
10. Pour the cream sauce over the spinach. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs on top.
11. Sprinkle the food seasoning over the breadcrumbs.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it turns brown and bubbly.

Trivia

• Scallops are mollusks that can be traced back 300 million years. Today, more than 300 living species of scallops exist in the world.
• According to the food historians, ancient Romans also used to enjoy scallops.
• During the 17^th century, the traditional method of preparing a scallop was to slice it up, mix it with a sauce, spread some breadcrumbs on top, and bake it in its shell.
• Scallop recipes have evolved over time and today, people like to enjoy this seafood in different delicious ways.