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Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Delicious Awesome Baked Sea Scallops recipe with garlic and breadcrumbs, perfect for seafood lovers.
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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
  

  • 16 sea scallops rinsed and drained
  • 5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 3 pinches ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for garnish

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 is a favorite for seafood enthusiasts, especially those from coastal regions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked scallops, easy recipe, garlic scallops, Maine seafood, scallops, seafood
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