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 for5 minutes. Remove the scallops and cut into 4 to 5 slices. Strain the milk and reserve. Melt the chopped onion in butter. Add flour, stir well. Gradually add heated milk and cream, crushed garlic and whiskey. Cook for 5minutes. 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.