Baked Scallops
Simple and delicious, baked scallops have a delicately sweet flavor, that's balanced perfectly with a rich, buttery cracker crust. Served piping hot, they turn any meal into a special event. For no-fuss individual servings, bake them in ramekins.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sea scallops (not bay scallops, which are smaller)
- ¼ tsp. garlic salt
- ½-¾ cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- minced parsley (optional, for garnishing)
- lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉. Lightly grease four 6 oz. ramekins (see Notes) and set aside.
- Place the scallops in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Spread the scallops out onto a kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry.
- Next, divide the scallops evenly among the ramekins. If you have extra, just prep another ramekin for those.
- Mix the cracker crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper together in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the scallops. Pour the melted butter evenly over the crumb-topped scallops (about one tablespoon per ramekin).
- Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, being careful not to overcook them. The scallops are done when the centers are just opaque and the cracker crumb topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with minced parsley and serve with a lemon wedge, if desired.
Notes
- If you're unsure of the size of your ramekin, fill it to the top with water, then pour the water into a glass measuring cup marked with ounces. That will give you the volume in ounces for your ramekin. You can also opt to bake the scallops in a single baking dish.
- For an additional flavor boost, sprinkle 1/4 of grated Parmesan cheese over the cracker mixture before pouring the melted butter on.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Scallops
Amount per Serving
Calories
221
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
632
mg
27
%
Potassium
245
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
373
IU
7
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.