Baked Cheesy Scallops

These baked cheesy scallops are packed with flavor. They’re tossed in parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, a little white wine and bread crumbs before being baked until perfectly golden. This recipe makes the perfect side dish for any occasion and is sure to impress. If you enjoyed this easy baked cheesy scallops recipe, then you will definitely love these shrimp stuffed jalapeno poppers.

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Ingredients

• Scallops – Pat dry the scallops with a paper towel before seasoning.
• Lemon Juice, White Wine – Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice and dry white wine.
• Salt, Black Pepper and Paprika Powder – Combine the spices, then toss the scallops with it.
• Garlic Cloves, Panko Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese and Melted Butter – Toss the scallops in this mixture until very well combined then transfer to a baking dish.

How To Make Baked Cheesy Scallops

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Pat dry the scallops with a paper towel and transfer to a bowl.
3. Chop and mince the garlic cloves.
4. Add the lemon juice, white wine, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, paprika, Panko Bread Crumbs, parmesan cheese and melted butter to the bowl with the scallops. Toss to combine.
5. Transfer the scallops to a baking dish and top with more parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Broil for the last 45 seconds to 1 minute.
7. Serve your baked cheesy scallops immediately with fresh lemon juice and parsley and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

• Cooking times may vary so keep an eye on the scallops after the first 10 minutes.
• The wine is optional and can be omitted without compromising on taste.
• Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Baked Cheesy Scallops

These Baked cheesy scallops are made in under 20 minutes. They make the ultimate entree or even side dish to any meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked cheesy scallops, baked parmesan scallops, baked scallops, baked scallops recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb scallops defrosted
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp dry white wine optional
• 3 tbsp butter melted
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 tsp paprika powder or to taste
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
• 1/3 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup for mixture and 1/4 cup for topping
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• fresh parsley for topping

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pat dry the scallops with a paper towel and transfer to a bowl.
• Chop and mince the garlic cloves.
• Melt the butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
• Add the lemon juice, white wine, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, paprika, Panko Bread Crumbs, parmesan cheese and melted butter to the bowl with the scallops. Toss to combine.
• Transfer the scallops to a baking dish and top with more parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Broil for the last 45 seconds to 1 minute.
• Serve your baked cheesy scallops immediately with fresh lemon juice and parsley and enjoy.

Notes

• Cooking times may vary so keep an eye on the scallops after the first 10 minutes.
• The wine is optional and can be omitted without compromising on taste.
• Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1376mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg