Broiled Scallops Recipe

By zircon50

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 12 ounces sea scallops
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup white wine or vermouth
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender.

Add the scallops, parsley and basil; cook and stir over medium heat until scallops are firm and opaque.

Add the wine or vermouth, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1 minute.

Divide mixture evenly between two ovenproof 1-1/2-cup dishes (or you may use one small glass bakng dish.) Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter.

Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until crumbs are golden.

Yield: 2 servings.