BAKED SEA SCALLOPS
What an easy way to cook scallops! The Hearts of Palm Sauce really added to the taste of this recipe. I can't wait to serve it to my seafood loving friends. This is a very tasty dish to serve on a special occasion.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Seafood
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. If you want a great sauce that fits this recipe to a tea, then check out my Hearts of Palm sauce recipe... I got it from a German chef who lived on Grand Cayman Island.
- 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and place the rack in the middle position.
- 3. Melt the butter in a small butter warmer, small saucepan, or you could always nuke it in the microwave. Chef's Note: We all use the microwave for a variety of purposes; however, when you use it to melt butter, slow is the way to go... a low setting for about 3 minutes.
- 4. Pour the melted butter into a casserole dish; something around two quarts is perfect. Chef's Note: Since you will be using this dish for presentation, if you have something nice... use it.
- 5. Place the scallops in the dish, and evenly distribute them in rows and columns over the butter.
- 6. Take the breadcrumbs, onion powder, paprika, oregano, minced garlic and parmesan cheese, and combine in a small mixing bowl. Chef's Note: You best tools for doing this are your hands... that way you can break up any lumps.
- 7. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the scallops.
- 8. Bake until scallops are firm; or until an instant-read thermometer reads 146f (64c) this will take about twenty minutes.
- 9. How to Tell if a Scallop is Fresh Look: A good scallop will be cream colored or light beige. Scallops that are tinged with pink are too old and should be avoided. Moisture: Good scallops will be relatively dry. Scallops sitting in liquid are past their prime. Avoid Scallops that are sitting in a milky liquid. Smell: Fresh scallops have a slightly sweet aroma. Bad scallops smell like sulfur or ammonia. Touch: A fresh scallop will be firm to the touch. Scallops too old to eat are soft and slimy.
- 10. Chef's Note: Microwaving a scallop can cause it to explode... I HATE it when that happens.
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nazir shaheen
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sami urrahman
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Harold Pierson
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make!
Sha Jan
[email protected]These scallops were amazing! I served them with a lemon-butter sauce and they were the perfect appetizer for my dinner party.
Bright Agyinah
[email protected]This was my first time making scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Starla Hernandez
[email protected]I love this recipe! The scallops are always so tender and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ritish Rana
[email protected]These scallops were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Cinderella Ekong
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lakenya Ward
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The scallops are always cooked to perfection and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's a relatively quick and easy dish to make, too.
sufaid khan
[email protected]These baked sea scallops were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly tender and juicy. I served them with a lemon-butter sauce and everyone raved about them.