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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
  • 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, side muscles trimmed

Method

  • Mix 4 tablespoons chopped parsley, butter, chopped shallot, minced garlic, and grated lemon peel in medium bowl to blend.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Seasoned butter can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add breadcrumbs; saute until crisp and golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer to plate.
  • Rub some of seasoned butter on bottom and sides of four 1 1/4-cup ramekins or custard cups.
  • Divide scallops among prepared dishes.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon remaining seasoned butter atop scallops in each dish.
  • Top with breadcrumbs, dividing equally.
  • Dot breadcrumbs with remaining seasoned butter.
  • Place scallop gratins on large baking sheet.
  • Bake until scallops are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and serve.