Baked Sea Scallops

Ingredients

16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained (if in Maine, ask for Cobscook Bay sea scallops)

5 tbsp (75 mL) butter, melted

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 shallots, chopped

3 pinches ground nutmeg

salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup (250mL) bread crumbs

4 tbsp (60 mL) olive oil

¼cup (50 mL) chopped parsley

4lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)

In a small bowl, combine scallops, butter, garlic and shallots; add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.

In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.

Bake at 425°F for 11-14 minutes, until crumbs are brown and scallops are done. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges, if using.