Baked Scallops
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this irresistible Baked Scallops recipe, a simple yet elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Tender sea scallops are bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, then topped with a golden, crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these scallops emerge perfectly cooked—juicy and flavorful with a delightful crisp topping. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this restaurant-quality dish is best served hot alongside crusty bread or a light salad. Whether you’re a seafood aficionado or new to cooking scallops, this recipe guarantees mouthwatering results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.333 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or individual ramekins with olive oil.
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the melted butter and garlic mixture evenly over the scallops, ensuring each one is coated.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the scallops, forming an even, crispy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and cooked through. The topping should be golden brown and crispy.
For extra browning, you can broil the scallops for 1-2 minutes at the end of the baking time.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.5 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 4434 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 105.0 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1598 mg | 34% | |
*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.
