Baked bay scallops

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Sticks butter, room temp
1cupFresh bread crumbs
6clovesGarlic, crushed
2tablespoonsOnion, minced
½cupParsley, chpd
¼cupWhite wine OR sherry
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper
2tablespoonsOil
2tablespoonsOnion, diced
poundsFresh bay scallops
½poundsMushrooms, sliced

Directions

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS, BON A

Kingston Harbour Yacht Club, Mt. Prospect, IL ** "Garlic, garlic, garlic describes the scallops served at the KHYC....crisp, buttery morsels..." Mix together butter, breadcrumbs, garlic, minced onion, parsley, wine, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Form into roll and wrap with waxed paper. Chill until firm, at least 1 hr.

Preheat oven 450 F. Grease shallow baking dish. Heat oil in lg skillet over med heat until haze forms. Add diced onion and saute until soft but not browned. Add scallops and mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste and saute briefly. Drain off liquid. Arrange scallop mixture in prepared dish. Slice garlic butter and arrange evenly over scallops. Bake until butter is hot and bubbly, 5-10 mins. Serve immediately.

Scallops can also be broiled. Place about 3" from heat and broil until bubbly, 3-5 mins. Source: Fav Rest Rs, Bon A Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 04-28-95