Peppery Scallops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. large sea scallops
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
2 Tbsp. dried bread crumbs
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
lemon slices or wedges

Preparation

About 20 minutes before serving, preheat broiler if manufacturer directs.
Rinse scallops with running cold water to remove sand from crevices.
Pat dry with paper towels.
In medium bowl, toss scallops with butter to coat well.
On waxed paper, mix bread crumbs, basil, seasoned pepper and salt.
Dip one flat side of each scallop into bread crumb mixture.
Place scallops breaded side up on rack in broiler pan and broil for 5 minutes without turning until bread crumb topping is golden and scallops are opaque.
Serve with lemon slices or wedges.
Makes 4 servings.