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!
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).
Table of contents
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.
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.
Yes, always season your scallops before frying. This will give the scallops an additional layer of flavor.
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.
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.
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Broiled Scallops Recipe
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
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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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