Peppery Scallops(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. sea scallops (large)
2 Tbsp. melted margarine
2 Tbsp. dried bread crumbs
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
lemon slices or wedge

Preparation

Preheat broiler.
Rinse scallops with running cold water to remove sand from crevices.
Pat dry with paper towels.
In medium bowl, toss scallops with melted margarine to coat well.
On waxed paper, mix bread crumbs, dried basil, pepper and salt.
Dip one flat side of each scallop into bread crumb mixture.
Place scallops, breaded side up, on rack in broiling pan with broiling pan at closest position to source of heat.
Broil scallops 5 minutes without turning until bread crumbs are opaque.
Serve with lemon slices or wedges.