Cooking scallops in the oven takes no time at all. For this recipe, large sea scallops are combined with garlic, shallots, butter, then topped with bread crumbs and baked to perfection. Being from Maine, we love our seafood, and this recipe is one of our favorites.
Ingredients
- 16 seas scallops , rinsed and drained
- 5 tablespoons butter , melted
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 shallots , chopped
- 3 pinches ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cups chopped parsley
- lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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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.
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Combine bread crumbs and olive oil in a separate bowl. Sprinkle on top of scallops.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
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