Baked Scallops

5 from 1 vote

These easy baked scallops (in shell optional) are topped with panko bread crumbs, garlic and white wine and cooked in the oven for a simple appetizer recipe that’s perfect for holiday entertaining.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked scallops recipe, Christmas, dairy free, easy, how to cook scallops in the oven, oven baked scallops, scallops, scallops baked in shell, scallops in the oven, seafood, seared scallops recipe

Servings: - 12 servings

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

2 pounds large scallops about 40-50
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs*
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400˚F. If not using shells, line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse scallops and pat dry. Place them into their shells or onto prepared baking sheet.
Heat a skillet to medium-high. Add olive oil, diced onion, garlic, pepper flakes and salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent - about 5 minutes. Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer.
Remove pan from heat and stir in breadcrumbs. Stir until the liquid has absorbed.
Top each scallop with about 1 tablespoon of breadcrumb mixture.
Bake scallops for 12 - 15 minutes, depending on size, or until cooked through. Scallops will be opaque and whiter in color when cooked.
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

*Be sure to double check your breadcrumbs ingredients for hidden dairy.

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