This dish is truly easy to make and is perfect when served over cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower. These baked scallops are so good. They are rich, buttery, and flavorful. I like to make them for guests because this foolproof recipe is enjoyed by everyone (a recent guest has declared it “restaurant-level!”). I also make them for my family because it’s such an easy recipe. Scallops are a great way to serve seafood to your family. In addition to this recipe, I enjoy their flavor in recipes such as grilled scallops, seared scallops, and broiled scallops.
Ingredients
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Large sea scallops: Bay scallops won’t work in this recipe. They are too small and will become overcooked. Unsalted butter: I like European butter, but any butter will be great. Dry white wine: The wine adds a nice layer of flavor, but it’s OK to skip it. Fresh lemon juice: It’s best to use fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Grated Parmesan cheese: Use finely grated cheese, not coarsely shredded. To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Chopped fresh parsley: I use it primarily for garnish, but it also adds flavor.
Prepare a mixture of butter, wine, lemon juice, Parmesan, and spices. Cover and bake the scallops in a broiler-safe dish until cooked through, about 25 minutes, in a 350°F oven. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the scallops with more cheese and paprika. Place the dish under the broiler until the scallops’ tops are browned and crispy. Sprinkle the scallops with chopped parsley and serve.
Don’t Use Bay Scallops
It’s important to use large sea scallops in this recipe, as shown in the photo below. Small ones, especially tiny bay scallops, will become overcooked.
Remove the Side Muscle
If the scallops have a small, crescent-shaped muscle attached to their side, as shown in the photo below, use your fingers to peel it off and remove it. It gets tough when cooked.
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