Herb Baked Scallops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh sea scallops
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. leaf basil, crumbled
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash scallops in cold water; drain thoroughly between sheets of paper toweling.
Place in a single layer in a large shallow baking dish; dot with butter or margarine.
Sprinkle with parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 5 minutes.
Stir scallops to coat well with butter mixture.
Bake 20 minutes longer or until tender.
Serve buttery sauce from dish over mashed or baked potatoes, if you wish.