Yield: 6 servings
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2 pounds fresh or frozen (thawed) sea scallops
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking time: 25 minutes
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash the scallops in cold water and drain thoroughly between sheets of paper towels.
Place the scallops in a single layer in a large shallow baking dish; dot with the margarine; sprinkle with parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
Bake for 5 minutes.
Stir scallops to coat well with margarine mixture.
Bake 20 minutes longer or until tender.
Serve the buttery sauce from dish over mashed or baked potatoes, if you wish.