Baked Scallops Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb. bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and divided
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. dry vermouth
• 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. each cayenne pepper and black pepper
• 8 Tbsp. dry instant rice (½ cup)
• 20 Ritz crackers (crushed to about ½ cup)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp. minced lemon zest