Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the butter and garlic (and the white wine, if using) into an oven proof baking dish (I use a pyrex pie plate).

Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until butter is melted (or, you may place the dish of butter into the hot oven for a few minutes, until butter melts).

Rinse scallops well under cold water. Arrange rinsed scallops (no need to dry them) in the dish of melted butter.

In a small bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley and lemon thyme. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over scallops.

Squeeze the juice of one lemon quarter evenly over the scallops.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes.

To Serve:.

Serve with additional fresh lemon wedges at the table.

A delicious meal served with a crisp green salad and pasta or French bread, plus a glass of white wine! Or, may be served as an appetizer.