Description
Delightfully crispy and easy to prepare, these baked scallops are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh sea scallops, about 1 pound
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- Minced garlic, 2 cloves
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange the scallops on a lightly greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously on each scallop, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and opaque.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Nutritional yeast can replace cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg