Baked Stuffed Scallops

Another New England favorite from my Mom!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  fresh bay scallops
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄8 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 cup sherry wine
• 1 -2  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
•  breadcrumbs, plain or   Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

1. In skillet, melt margarine; add onions and garlic; simmer until onions are clear.
2. Add pepper and parsley; simmer 2-3 minutes. Add sherry and simmer 10-15 minute.
3. Place scallops in baking dish.
4. Pour cooked mixture over scallops. You should have enough mixture to barely cover scallops, if not, melt more margarine and add.
5. Cover top very generously with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered @ 400 deg. for 30 minutes.
6. If top is not brown, place under broiled for a few minutes.