Golden Oven-Baked Sea Scallops
Golden Oven-Baked Sea Scallops feature sweet, tender scallops nestled under a buttery garlic-shallot crumb that bakes to a crisp, aromatic finish. A hint of nutmeg and fresh parsley adds warmth and freshness, while lemon wedges brighten every bite. Serve as an elegant dinner centerpiece or a special-occasion appetizer when you want something rich yet balanced.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 3
Put the scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to mix, then transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the olive oil, then sprinkle the mixture over the scallops.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the crumbs are browned and the scallops are cooked through, 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- Calories 761.42 kcal High
- Protein 18.36 g Good Source
- Carbs 90.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.16 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.05 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 68.58 mg High
- Sodium 390.08 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.26 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.34 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 1.12 g Low Source
- Calcium 32.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 67.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 40.97 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 19.99 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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