Irish Scallops in Mushroom Sauce 8 medium sea scallops 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tablespoon Irish whiskey 1/4 pound small mushrooms, chopped Bread crumbs 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 four deep scallop shells and divide the mixture among them. Top with bread crumbs and dots of butter and brown under the broiler. Yield: Makes 4 servings.