Crispy Oven-Fried Scallops Recipe

Name: Crispy Oven-Fried Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon thyme; 3/4 cups moderately fine soft white bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons each freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano; parsley; 1 medium garlic clove, smashed and skin removed; 2/3 pounds fresh sea scallops, each about 2 inches across, drained and patted dry on paper toweling; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon thyme
3/4 cups moderately fine soft white bread crumbs
2 tablespoons each freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
parsley
1 medium garlic clove, smashed and skin removed
2/3 pounds fresh sea scallops, each about 2 inches across, drained and patted dry on paper toweling
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Melt the butter and mix with the fresh lemon juice, finely grated lemon zest, and finely minced fresh lemon thyme.
2
For the breading, mix soft white bread crumbs with the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and Italian parsley.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Place melted butter in small bowl and breading in pie pan. Drop garlic into butter and allow to stand 10 minutes; remove garlic and discard.
4
Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper, dip into melted butter, then Breading, patting it on thickly.
5
Arrange scallops in shallow baking pan large enough to accommodate them in one layer and drizzle remaining butter on top, taking care not to dislodge Breading.
6
Slide onto middle oven shelf and bake uncovered, basting several times with pan drippings, 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
7
Serve hot with a green vegetable- broccoli florets, perhaps, or asparagus - or if you prefer, with a tartly dressed salad of mixed greens.

245

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon thyme, and more.

Yes, Crispy Oven-Fried Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Oven-Fried Scallops

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