Baked Scallops
Tags: Dinner Seafood
Yield: 4
- olive oil spray
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 kosher teaspoon salt, divided
- fresh black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly spray an 8 x 10-inch oval baking dish or 2-quart gratin dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the scallops dry then spritz them with a little oil, season with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl combine the panko, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the prepared dish. Top with the crumb mixture.
- Whisk half of the lemon juice, melted butter, and white wine together and pour over the scallops.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque.
- Set the oven to broil on high and broil second rack from the top until the topping is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Squeeze the remaining lemon over the scallops and eat right away.
