Baked Chesapeake Bay Scallops

2 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbsp butter
3/4 C cream
1 lb bay scallops (the small ones)
1/4 C dry white wine
16 Ritz crackers
4 Tbsp grated parmigiano-reggiano

Set rack in upper 1/3 of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Divide garlic between 4 gratin dishes. Add 1 Tbsp butter and 3 Tbsp cream to each; place in oven until butter melts. Remove from oven and add about 4 oz bay scallops and 1 Tbsp dry white wine to each dish. Spoon sauce over scallops to evenly coat. Top each dish with 4 crumbled Ritz crackers, then sprinkle with 1 Tbsp cheese. Bake until scallops are opaque, about 10 minutes. Turn oven to broil and cook until topping is lightly browned. Serves 4.

Accompany with Cooper Garrod P61 Black Widow
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