Baked Ritzy Scallops
Elevate your next seafood dinner with Baked Ritzy Scallops, a luxurious yet approachable dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender, succulent sea scallops are topped with a buttery, golden crust made from crushed Ritz crackers, garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of Parmesan cheese. This dish combines simple ingredients with decadent flavors, thanks to a generous splash of lemon juice for brightness and a perfectly crisp topping that bakes to golden perfection in just 20 minutes. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, these baked scallops make a show-stopping appetizer or an elegant main course when served over pasta or rice. Impress your guests with an easy, oven-baked recipe that tastes like a restaurant-worthy masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sea scallops
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the scallops in a single layer.
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and finely chopped parsley.
Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and smashing with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl.
Pour the melted butter mixture over the Ritz cracker crumbs and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Arrange the scallops in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Spoon the crumb mixture evenly over the top of each scallop to fully cover them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Serve hot as an appetizer or over a bed of rice or pasta as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
