Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Butter shallow baking dish, which is large enough to hold scallops in one layer.
Spread 1/2 cup bread crumbs on bottom of dish.
Spread scallops in a single layer on top of crumbs.
Mix parsley, remaining crumbs and sprinkle over scallops.
Combine butter, sherry, lemon juice, garlic, and pour over all.
Bake at 425 degrees for 20 min. or until bread crumbs are browned.