Serves 3-4 as an appetizer. Heat the oven to gas mark 200. You'll need several small oven proof serving bowls, or some largish ramekins. I use some shallow Pyrex dishes that can be picked up at any local supermarket.

. You want the scallops to be one or two deep.

1. Place the scallops in a mixing bowl and press the garlic over it. Add a quick grinding of pepper and some salt. Add a small (small!!!) pinch of thyme. Mix the whole thing together and then add the olive oil. Mix again.
   
   
2. Put the scallops in the the baking dishes. Pour in just enough wine to come half way up the scallops. This isn't very much. Don't put in to much!
3. Place 1/4 inch think slices of brie on top of the scallops so that it is about half covered. Don't cover it all the way. It's scallops with brie, not brie with scallops. Place these in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
   
   
4. And your done.  I serve them  in the baking dishes, but make sure everyone knows they're rather hot. Have ice ready for when they touch them anyway.these are great for a quick easy starter and a great alternative to Prawn Cocktail.....nice served with a crusty garlic bread to dip into sauce .mmmmmmmmmmmmone of my favourites