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Broiled Scallops Recipe

Published: Sep 5, 2011 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Learn how easy it is to make this Broiled Scallops Recipe that is mixed with a lemon butter sauce and topped with delicious buttery bread crumbs. A fancy easy seafood dinner made in 20 minutes!

Oval white ramekin with bread scallops in dish on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

If you love Broiled Scallops you’ll love my 20-minute recipe. It tastes just like you are eating at a fancy seafood restaurant but in the comforts of your own home. I created this recipe on our way home from scalloping. I started dreaming up a variety of scallop recipes. These little bay scallops are like savory candy, and addicting. This recipe calls for 4 servings but my husband and I can easily eat 2 ramekins of bay scallops (making this a possible dinner for 2).

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  • Directions
  • FAQs
  • Scallop Recipes

Directions

First, Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the Old Bay Seasoning.

Lightly season the scallops with salt and pepper. Coat the scallops in the bread crumb seasoning mixture.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium heat. Add half of the scallops and cook over medium heat until browned, about 3 -5 minutes. Transfer the scallops to individual oven-safe ramekins (or one large oven-safe dish). Wipe the skillet clean. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining scallops. Transfer the cooked scallops to the ramekins. 

Add the lemon juice and water to the skillet, bring to a boil and cook over moderate heat, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time and add the parsley.

Pour the butter sauce over each ramekin. Sprinkle a dash of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of the scallops. Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese has melted. 

FAQs

Here are a few frequently asked questions when making broiled bay scallops.

How do you get the perfect crust on scallops?

Always pat the scallops dry before seasoning and frying. This will ensure they have a nice crust on the outside but still soft in the middle.

Should I season scallops before frying?

Yes, always season your scallops before frying. This will give the scallops an additional layer of flavor.

What oil is best for searing scallops?

Always sear scallops in an oil with a high smoke point. Some of my favorite high smoke point oils are grapeseed oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and peanut oil are great options.

How do you make baked sea scallops dairy free?

Make this recipe dairy free by using a plant based butter and omit the cheese.

Scallop Recipes

If you are still craving scallops here are a few more of my favorites.

  • Shrimp and Scallop Risotto
  • Shrimp and Bay Scallops with Spicy Vodka Sauce
  • Scallops Newburg

If you make this broiled scallops recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Broiled Scallops Recipe

Learn how easy it is to make this Broiled Scallops Recipe that is mixed with a lemon butter sauce and topped with delicious buttery bread crumbs. A fancy easy seafood dinner made in 20 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Italian Style Bread Crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1-½ pounds Bay Scallops
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the Old Bay Seasoning.
  • Lightly season the scallops with salt and pepper. Coat the scallops in the bread crumb seasoning mixture.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium heat. Add half of the scallops and cook over medium heat until browned, about 3 -5 minutes. Transfer the scallops to individual oven-safe ramekins (or one large oven-safe dish). Wipe the skillet clean. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining scallops. Transfer the cooked scallops to the ramekins. 
  • Add the lemon juice and water to the skillet, bring to a boil and cook over moderate heat, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time and add the parsley.
  • Pour the butter sauce over each ramekin. Sprinkle a dash of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of the scallops. Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese has melted. 

Notes

  • Baking Dish – You can make individual portions or cook in one large baking dish. Either way works for this recipe.
  • Dairy Free – Make this recipe dairy free by using a plant based butter and omit the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.375cup | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 15 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. ButterYum

    September 05, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    I much prefer Italian seasoned crumbs to the plain ones. Love Old Bay too, so this would be a winner in my book.

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