Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops Recipe

Name: Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs jumbo deep sea scallops (diver's scallops); 1/2 cup fresh butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon white wine (optional); 3/4 cup fine plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, finely chopped; 1 fresh lemon, quartered

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs jumbo deep sea scallops (diver's scallops)
1/2 cup fresh butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon white wine (optional)
3/4 cup fine plain breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, finely chopped
1 fresh lemon, quartered

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Place the butter and garlic (and the white wine, if using) into an oven proof baking dish (I use a pyrex pie plate).
3
Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until butter is melted (or, you may place the dish of butter into the hot oven for a few minutes, until butter melts).
4
Rinse scallops well under cold water. Arrange rinsed scallops (no need to dry them) in the dish of melted butter.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley and lemon thyme. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over scallops.
6
Squeeze the juice of one lemon quarter evenly over the scallops.
7
Bake at 400 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes.
8
To Serve:
9
Serve with additional fresh lemon wedges at the table.
10
A delicious meal served with a crisp green salad and pasta or French bread, plus a glass of white wine! Or, may be served as an appetizer.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs jumbo deep sea scallops (diver's scallops), 1/2 cup fresh butter, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon white wine (optional), and more.

Yes, Jumbo Baked Diver 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.

Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops

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