Description
Crispy Baked Scallops will become your new seafood favorite, delivering restaurant-quality flavor straight from your kitchen. Delicate sea scallops turn golden and tender with a simple herb-seasoned breadcrumb coating that makes dinner feel special without complicated prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb sea scallops
Coating:
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Pat your scallops completely dry using paper towels to eliminate any extra moisture.
- Warm your oven to 425°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ½ cup panko, ¼ cup parmesan, 1 tsp parsley, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the scallops and gently coat each piece.
- Press each scallop into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a thorough, even coating.
- Position scallops on the prepared sheet, keeping them separated to promote crispy edges.
- Distribute tiny pieces of 1 tbsp butter across the top of each breaded scallop.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 425°F oven for 12-15 minutes until surfaces turn golden and crisp.
- Verify the internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
- Allow scallops to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven.
- Squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the scallops right before serving.
Notes
- Drying scallops thoroughly prevents soggy breading and ensures a crisp, golden exterior.
- Room temperature scallops cook more evenly and prevent tough, rubbery texture.
- Fresh scallops make a significant difference in taste and texture compared to frozen ones.
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs work perfectly for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the same crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg