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Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Delicious baked sea scallops with garlic, shallots, and breadcrumbs, a perfect seafood dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Seafood Ingredients

  • 16 pieces sea scallops rinsed and drained
  • 5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pieces shallots chopped
  • 3 pinches ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Topping Ingredients

  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs and olive oil in a separate bowl. Sprinkle on top of scallops.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the scallops with a buttery, crispy topping, perfect for seafood lovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baked Scallops, Easy Seafood Recipes, Maine Seafood, Oven Baked, Sea Scallops, seafood
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