Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops

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Lightly breaded jumbo diver sea-scallops, baked in a terrific lemon garlic butter sauce!!! One of my favorites. Delicious served with a crisp green salad and pasta or french bread, -or- may be served as an appetizer.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.

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Place the butter and garlic into an oven proof baking dish.

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Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute , just until butter is melted.

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Rinse scallops well under cold water.

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Arrange rinsed scallops in the dish of melted butter.

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In a small bowl , whisk together the breadcrumbs , salt , pepper , parsley and lemon thyme.

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Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over scallops.

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Squeeze the juice of one lemon quarter evenly over the scallops.

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Bake at 400 degrees f for 18 to 20 minutes.

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To serve:.

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Serve with additional fresh lemon wedges at the table.

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A delicious meal served with a crisp green salad and pasta or french bread , plus a glass of white wine ! or , may be served as an appetizer.

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Ingredients

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sea scallops, butter, garlic clove, white wine, plain breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, lemon thyme, fresh lemon