What is it about scallops that enchant people so thoroughly? Is it the slight sweetness and buttery flavor, or that they become a tender canvas for other flavors? Well, as these Oven-Kissed Scallops demonstrate, it’s probably both! Each of these scallops is gently cooked to perfection, then topped with zesty spices and crunchy breadcrumbs. A little extra butter and some sharp parmesan cheese bring out the best in this seafood superstar, creating a flavor that will leave you swooning. Oven-Kissed Scallops are chef-kiss levels of delicious!
Ingredients
- 16 large sea scallops
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Dry the scallops well with paper towels. Remove any attached side-muscle remaining on them by pinching and tearing it away.
Step 3 –In a small bowl, add the salt, the pepper, the paprika, the cayenne, the breadcrumbs, the parmesan, the parsley, the olive oil, and the butter and stir to combine.
Step 4 –Place the scallops into an 8×10-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 5 –Bake the scallops until the breadcrumb mixture is browned, about 15-18 minutes.
Step 6 –Serve.
