Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Remove the side muscles from the scallops and rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
- Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted add the garlic and a pinch of salt and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the bread crumbs until well combined. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, toss together the tomato, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Evenly divide the tomato mixture between 4 oven proof ramekins or scallop shells. Place the scallops over the tomato mixture and top with the cracker or bread crumbs. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately.
Recipe courtesy of: Alton Brown www.foodnetwork.com