Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs jumbo deep sea scallops (diver's scallops)
• 1/2 cup fresh butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine (optional)
• 3/4 cup fine plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, finely chopped
• 1 fresh lemon, quartered

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place the butter and garlic (and the white wine, if using) into an oven proof baking dish (I use a pyrex pie plate).

3. 3

   Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until butter is melted (or, you may place the dish of butter into the hot oven for a few minutes, until butter melts).

4. 4

   Rinse scallops well under cold water. Arrange rinsed scallops (no need to dry them) in the dish of melted butter.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley and lemon thyme. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over scallops.

6. 6

   Squeeze the juice of one lemon quarter evenly over the scallops.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   To Serve:.

9. 9

   Serve with additional fresh lemon wedges at the table.

10. 10

    A delicious meal served with a crisp green salad and pasta or French bread, plus a glass of white wine! Or, may be served as an appetizer.