Scallops on the Half Shell - Alton Brown

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bay scallops
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup buttery crackers (like Ritz)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Frank's)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium vine or Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1/4 cup ground parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves