Baked Bay Scallops With Lemon Garlic Cream

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 2 serving(s) 🏷 Egg Free

This elegant yet straightforward dish features tender bay scallops baked in a rich, aromatic cream infused with fresh thyme, garlic, and lemon zest. A crispy topping of buttery panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese adds a delightful contrast. It's a quick recipe perfect for a special dinner for two, and the assembled gratins can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.

Baked Bay Scallops With Lemon Garlic Cream

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups bay scallops, cleaned

Method

  1. Mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter, a pinch of kosher salt, and the grated parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, stir together the chopped thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, a generous pinch of black pepper, and the heavy cream.
  3. Place the cleaned bay scallops evenly into two individual gratin dishes. Pour half of the cream mixture over the scallops in each dish, then top each one evenly with the prepared panko mixture. You can cover and refrigerate the dishes for up to 24 hours now, or bake them straight away.
  4. Heat your oven to 400 deg F. Set the gratin dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cream is bubbling thoroughly and the breadcrumb topping has turned a golden brown.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1230200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryEgg Free
Authorduonyte