Description
A delightful baked sea scallops recipe featuring garlic butter and breadcrumbs, perfect for special occasions or a comforting dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 2 chopped shallots
- 3 pinches ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline your cooking process.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) to ensure even cooking.
- Place the rinsed and drained scallops in a bowl along with melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped shallots.
- Season the mixture with ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Transfer the scallop mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Combine breadcrumbs with olive oil in a separate bowl until well mixed.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top of the scallops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, until the crumbs turn golden and the scallops are cooked through.
- Top the dish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best results, use the freshest scallops you can find. Adjust seasoning to taste, and consider adding red pepper flakes for a kick.
