Baked Scallops with Herbed Crumbs (Elsie)

Herbed Crumbs

2 Tbsp butter ( or oil )
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped chervil, can substitute with parsley or tarragon
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
salt to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Heat butter and garlic in small skillet over med. heat for 30 seconds.
Add chervil and bread crumbs. Toss together, season with salt and remove from heat. Cool.


Scallops

2 Tbsp butter
8 jumbo scallops ( I use about 16-18 large because jumbo are hard to find)
salt & pepper
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped chervil

Heat butter in non-stick skillet over high heat to sear scallops.
Season scallops with salt & pepper and sear about 1 minute per side.
Transfer scallops along with browned butter to an ovenproof baking dish.
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Scatter crumbs over scallops.
Bake for 4-5 minutes or until scallops are opaque and crumbs are golden.
Serve immediately.

Be careful not to overcook scallops, the large ones cook faster than the jumbo.