Ingredients

2 lb. scallops

1 c. dry white wine

1-1/2 tsp. salt

1 sm. bay leaf

Dash of thyme

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

How to

Rinse the scallops with cold water to remove any shell particles. Cut any large scallops in half.

Combine two cups of water with the wine, salt, bay leaf and thyme in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add the scallops, then cover and simmer for two to three minutes or until the scallops are tender.

Drain the scallops and place them in six individual shells.

Combine the butter, parsley and garlic salt and pour over the scallops. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Garnish with pimento and parsley.

Serves 6

Capt. Dick May is the owner of Easy Rider Charters in Bokeelia. He can be reached at 283-3247 or easyridercharters.com. Capt. Dick’s Seafood and More Recipes is available for $8.50 plus $1.90 for postage by calling the number above or mailing to 7989 Judge Bean Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922. Make checks payable to Dick May.