Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Name: Awesome Baked Sea Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16 sea 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 cup chopped parsley; lemon wedges for garnish

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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.

Recipe by Christine Laliberte

Updated on September 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

16 sea 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
¼ cup chopped parsley
lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

440	Calories
30g	Fat
30g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 440
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 12g	58%
Cholesterol 58mg	19%
Sodium 442mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 31mg	154%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 412mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.