1 pound bay or calico scallops (or sea scallops cut in quarters)
1 garlic clove -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs -- combined with
1/4 tablespoon melted margarine
Paprika -- to taste

Combine garlic, salt, parsley, oil, and vermouth in a medium bowl. Stir in scallops. Spoon scallop mixture into 4 shells, small baking dishes or ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.

Broil about 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture and paprika on top and broil until lightly browned (approximately 3 minutes more).

This recipe yields 4 servings.