Amber s Devils on Horseback

1 pound bay or sea scallops, rinsed and drained

¼ cup lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

lemon pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Pat scallops dry with paper towels and place in a lightly greased 1 quart casserole dish.

Bake scallops in preheated oven for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and garlic. Remove scallops from oven. Spoon lemon/garlic mixture over scallops and sprinkle generously with lemon pepper.

Return scallops to oven and bake until firm, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.