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Ingredients

1. 3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4. 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
5. Pinch of cayenne pepper
6. 1 garlic clove, minced
7. 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
8. 1 tablespoon snipped chives
9. 3/4 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
10. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
11. 12 jumbo sea scallops (1 1/2 pounds)
12. Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, mix the panko with the melted butter, olive oil, dry mustard, cayenne, garlic, parsley, chives and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
3. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Set them in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the scallops evenly with the panko. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until barely cooked through.
4. Turn the broiler on and broil the scallops 3 inches from the heat until the panko topping is crisp and golden brown, about 1 minute. Serve with lemon wedges.