Crispy Oven-Fried Scallops

Name: Crispy Oven-Fried Scallops
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon thyme; 3/4 cups moderately fine soft white bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons each freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano; parsley; 1 medium garlic clove, smashed and skin removed; 2/3 pounds fresh sea scallops, each about 2 inches across, drained and patted dry on paper toweling; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon thyme
3/4 cups moderately fine soft white bread crumbs
2 tablespoons each freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
parsley
1 medium garlic clove, smashed and skin removed
2/3 pounds fresh sea scallops, each about 2 inches across, drained and patted dry on paper toweling
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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