Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Large sea scallops are combined with garlic, shallots, butter, and bread crumbs then baked to perfection. Being from Maine, we love our seafood, and this is one of the greats!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.