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Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

SUBMITTED BY: StylinCook PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Large sea scallops are combined with garlic, shallots, butter, and bread crumbs then baked to perfection. Being from Maine, we love our seafood, and this is one of the greats!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 128 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  14 Min
READY IN  24 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 pinches ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by HOLLYROY
This recipe is awesome! I made this to the directions for my wife's 40th birthday party. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by BillB
This is the first time I tried this receipe and indeed it was awesome. The only variation I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Maryann O.
The bread crumb topping MADE this dish. My guests loved this recipe. Raved about it. Served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by AANR52
These are better than awesome! Other reviewers noted not to use all of the topping the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Piratefrog
Definitely a keeper! I reduced the serving to one since I mainly just cook for myself. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2006 by swilson
This recipe is great AND simple. I placed lightly sauted asparagus and sliced mushrooms in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2006 by J.D.
This recipe was very good and very easy to make. I made the baked scallops and served them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by CANADIAN EH
This recipe is so quick & simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company. I have made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by Bridget
This recipe was horrible. Way too much of the bread crumbs. They didn't seem to match with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by TSUILI
Very tasty recipe. I cut down the garlic to two cloves and still felt it was too overpowering... MORE