Shelly's Recipe

GARLIC AND WINE SCALLOPS

Category: Fish and Seafood

1 1/2 lbs scallops
2 to 3 cloves garlic, split
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp minced scallions or greens onions
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
8 to 10 Ritz crackers, crumbled

Wash and dry scallops. Brown garlic in half the butter (2 tbsp), then remove garlic and discard. Add onions, parsley, and seasonings. Place scallops in shallow baking dish and pour seasoned butter over them. Let stand in refrigerator until just before serving time. Then add wine and broil 3-4 minutes. Turn and broil for same length of time on other side. A minute before scallops are done, add crumbled Ritz crackers that have been sauteed in the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Broil until topping is browned. Serves 6