• 2 pounds bay scallops 
• 12 tablespoons butter, melted
• 21 crushed Ritz crackers
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 cloves freshly minced garlic
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ pint heavy cream

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. 

Combine butter, crumbs and crackers in large skillet.  Stir continuously while adding salt, pepper,  garlic and lemon juice.  Slowly fold in scallops.  Place in ungreased 2 quart baking dish and pour in enough cream to just coat the scallop mixture. 

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes until golden brown.  Enjoy!!

Serves 6-8

Contributor: Karen  Bennett for Verna Lee Trautman

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