Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 medium green pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano cheese preferred)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika, Hungarian paprika preferred
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 lb fresh scallops, rinsed
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning mix
• 1/2 lb fresh button mushroom