This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Wash and trim half-a-dozen scallops, chop finely, and replace in the deep shell. Mince four mushrooms, add a chopped shallot, a little parsley, one chopped tomato, one teaspoonful of flour, season to taste, and mix with lemon juice. Cover the scallops with the mixture, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, a few breadcrumbs, and dot over with small pieces of butter. Place in a bag, seal, and cook for ten minutes in a very hot oven (350 Fahr.).
 
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