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Crispy Baked Scallops
This recipe for Crispy Baked Scallops features large sea scallops coated in a seasoned mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices before baking to a golden brown. The toppings provide a crunchy texture contrast to the tender scallops inside, enhanced by a blend of buttery and olive oil flavors. It makes a appealing dish for a seafood dinner that highlights the natural sweetness of the scallops with a flavorful crust.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 large sea scallops , (1 - 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Dry scallops well with paper towel and remove any attached side-muscle on the scallop by pinching and tearing it away from the scallop (the muscle is much tougher to eat than the scallop).
- Combine the salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, panko, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil, and butter in a bowl stirring well until combined.
- Place the scallops into an 8x10 baking dish, then cover with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the topping is browned.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
564mg
(24%)
Potassium
272mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.