Baked Scallops

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 2 serving(s) 🏷 Winter

This elegant baked scallop dish is ideal for a quick yet sophisticated meal. Fresh bay scallops are topped with a crisp mixture of French breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and tarragon. It bakes in just 10 minutes, resulting in golden, tender scallops. The recipe is easily scaled and can be prepared in individual portions for serving convenience, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

Baked Scallops

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces bay scallops
  • 1 cup fresh french breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped

Method

  1. Set your oven to heat to 450^F.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet, then use some to coat a ten inch glass pie plate.
  3. Place the scallops into the prepared dish and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the breadcrumbs and minced garlic to the remaining butter in the skillet, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes until the crumbs are crisp.
  5. Stir the chopped parsley and tarragon into the crumb mixture.
  6. Spoon the herbed crumbs evenly over the scallops.
  7. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the topping is golden and the scallops are opaque throughout.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium756900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryWinter
AuthorNormaone