Description
Succulent Parmesan-crusted Baked Scallops elevate seafood simplicity with golden, crispy edges and delicate marine flavor. Mediterranean coastal elegance meets home kitchen convenience, delivering restaurant-quality elegance you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sea scallops
- 1 cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc)
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the delicate seafood dish.
- Gently simmer scallops in wine with a pinch of salt for 4 minutes, covering the pan to preserve moisture and prevent drying out.
- Transfer scallops to a baking dish using a spatula, allowing slight overlapping, and reserve the cooking liquid for the sauce.
- Melt butter in the same pan, sauté onions until soft, then whisk in flour to create a smooth base. Gradually incorporate the reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and create a velvety sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the scallops, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the rich mixture.
- Distribute breadcrumbs uniformly across the top of the scallops, then dot with remaining butter for a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F, monitoring until breadcrumbs turn a beautiful golden brown and the sauce begins to bubble.
- Remove from oven and finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice, enhancing the seafood’s natural flavors and adding a bright, zesty note to the dish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality scallops with a sweet, ocean-like aroma for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat scallops completely dry before cooking to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent watery results.
- Avoid overcooking by monitoring cooking time closely, as scallops can quickly become tough and rubbery.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg