Butter Parmesan Baked Scallops

Butter Parmesan Baked Scallops

from willcookforsmiles.com
24 min

These buttery scallops are dipped in a mixture of butter and garlic first and then baked in Panko and Parmesan coating. It takes less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 3 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • salt
  • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°.

  2. 2

    Mix melted butter, salt, and pressed garlic in a small bowl and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Mix Panko bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another shallow bowl and set it aside.

  4. 4

    Take scallops out of the package and pat each one dry with a paper towel.

  5. 5

    Toss scallops in the melted butter mixture and then coat each one in Panko/Parmesan mixture on all sides.

  6. 6

    Place coated scallops in a baking dish that's large enough to hold them with some space in between each one.

  7. 7

    Carefully pour in remaining melted butter in between and around the scallops. (Don't pour on top.)

  8. 8

    Sprinkle each scallop with some Parmesan cheese and bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on the size.