Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Awesome Baked Sea Scallops
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.0K

Succulent sea scallops, kissed with garlic and shallots, bathed in buttery goodness, and crowned with golden breadcrumbs. This simple yet elegant dish elevates the humble scallop to new heights of flavor and texture. A true celebration of the sea.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    58 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    442 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, gently combine the sea scallops, melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped shallots. Season generously with freshly grated nutmeg, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to ensure the scallops are evenly coated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the scallop mixture to a shallow baking dish or individual ramekins. Arrange the scallops in a single layer. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs and extra virgin olive oil. Toss with a fork until the bread crumbs are evenly moistened. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture generously over the scallops, ensuring each scallop is well-covered. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the scallops are cooked through and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, as they can become tough. (14 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the scallops. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the scallop mixture before baking.
Panko bread crumbs provide a superior crispy texture compared to regular bread crumbs.
Freshly grated nutmeg is essential for the distinctive aroma and warmth it imparts to the dish.
Serve with a simple green salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious buttery sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 673 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Fatima Okon

    I added a little bit of Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture and it was amazing!

  • Devin Cremin

    Absolutely delicious! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the breadcrumb topping was so flavorful.

  • Deshawn Hane

    The nutmeg adds such a unique and delicious flavor to the scallops.

  • Loyal Spencer

    This recipe is so easy and quick to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Alva Weimann

    A great way to cook scallops, so simple and tasty!

  • Jermain Ebert

    I found that my scallops cooked a little faster, so keep an eye on them.

  • Missouri Dooley

    My family loved this recipe! I will definitely be making it again.

  • Laurie Parkerohara

    I used gluten-free breadcrumbs and it worked perfectly.

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