Baked Sea Scallos

 16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained

5 Tbsp butter, melted 

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 shallots, chopped

3 pinches ground nutmeg

salt and pepper 

1 cup bread crumbs

4 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 lemon wedges for garnish

1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2.  Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl.  Seasonwith nutmeg, salt, and pepper.  Stir gently to combine.  Transfer to a casserole dish.

3.  In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil.  Sprinkle on top of scallops.

4.  Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11  to 14 minutes.  Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Serves 4