Pecan Baked Scallops

Scallops baked with an easy-to-make topping of pecans and cracker crumbs drizzled with butter are delicately flavored, crunchy, and completely delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 ½ pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange scallops in a single layer in a baking dish. Combine wine and lemon juice in a small measuring pitcher. Add salt and pepper to taste, and pour over the scallops.

Step 3

Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and parsley in a small bowl. Spoon evenly over the scallops. Drizzle the crumb topping with melted butter.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden and scallops are opaque, 10 to 12 minutes.