Garlic Lovers' Scallop Scampi

• Preparation Time: 6 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb small Scallops
• 1 stick Butter
• fresh Garlic, to taste
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• Lemon Wedges
• Pepper, to taste

Directions:

In fry pan melt butter. Add crushed garlic and saute. Add bread crumbs and toss till coated with butter. Put scallops into individual buttered serving dishes. Top with bread-crumb mixture. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with pepper and season to taste. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Note: goes great with mashed potatoes that have been whipped with mixer adding 1/4 cup melted cheddar cheese.

Submitted by Marilyn Aubuchont of Port Charlotte, Florida.