Scallops Nantucket Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops, fresh and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for sautéing
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (preferably from day-old crusty bread)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)