Broiled Scallops

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops (the small ones)
  • 1/2 cup milk or beer
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups freshly made bread crumbs, from unsweetened white bread
  • Salt, freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the scallops under cold running water.
  2. 2
    Drain and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
  3. 3
    Dip the scallops in the milk or beer and then roll them lightly in the crumbs.
  4. 4
    Arrange in a shallow foil pan and put the pan on top of the broiling pan and rack.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and spoon 4 tablespoons of the melted butter over them.
  6. 6
    Broil 4 inches from the heat just until the crumbs are lightly browned.
  7. 7
    Do not overcook, or the scallops will be tough.
  8. 8
    Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the rest of the melted butter and the chopped parsley.

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