Scallops are baked in butter, topped with a mixture of coarsely chopped mushrooms, fresh parsley and bread crumbs and drizzled with white wine or lemon juice.

Baked Scallops

2 pounds scallops
1/4 pound mushrooms, chopped coarsely
4 sprigs parsley, chopped fine
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon white wine or fresh lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Wash scallops; drain. (If sea scallops are used, cut in quarters.)
3. Combine mushrooms, parsley, bread crumbs, salt and pepper together.
4. Spread scallops in a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
5. Evenly pour melted butter over scallops and sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top.
6. Drizzle the white wine or lemon juice over scallop mixture.
7. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.