Recipe: Broiled Scallops (basic recipe)

Basic Broiled Scallops

1 pound Bay or calico scallops or sea scallops quartered
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. parsley, fresh, minced
1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs combined with 1/4 tbsp. melted margarine
paprika

Combine garlic, salt, parsley, oil, and vermouth in a medium bowl. Stir in scallops. Spoon scallop mixture into 4 shells, small baking dishes or ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Broil about 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture and paprika on top and broil until lightly browned (approximately 3 minutes).

Servings: 4
From: the North Carolina Sea Grant Program
Source: New York Seafood Council