Best 7 Baked Bay Scallops Recipes

BAY SCALLOP GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place 6 (6-inch round) gratin dishes on a sheet pan.
• To make the topping, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). With the mixer on low speed, add the garlic, shallot, prosciutto, parsley, lemon juice, Pernod, salt, and pepper and mix until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the olive oil slowly as though making mayonnaise, until combined. Fold the panko in with a rubber spatula and set aside.
• Preheat the broiler, if it's separate from your oven.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the wine in the bottom of each gratin dish. With a small sharp knife, remove the white muscle and membrane from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and distribute them among the 3 dishes. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the top of the scallops. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the topping is golden and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. If you want the top crustier, place the dishes under the broiler for 2 minutes, until browned. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty French bread.

BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour melted butter into a 2 quart oval casserole dish. Distribute butter and scallops evenly inside the dish.
• Combine the bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, minced garlic and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the scallops.
• Bake in pre-heated oven until scallops are firm, about 20 minutes.

SAUTEED BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Choose a saute pan large enough to hold all of the scallops in one layer without overcrowding the pan or without them touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter until nearly smoking. Add the scallops and do not move or shake pan, but allow the scallops to brown well on one side before tossing the pan to flip them or gently turning them with a spatula to cook the second side.
• Remove the scallops from the pan and place on a warm serving platter. Return the pan in which the scallops had been cooked to the fire, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweet butter, and cook until the butter begins to turn a light brown color. When the butter has browned to a hazelnut color add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
• Pour the classic lemon butter over the scallops, garnish with heart-shaped croutons and serve promptly.

BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat bottom of a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together creme fraiche, wine, and lemon zest; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add scallops, tossing to coat.
• In a small bowl, mix together panko, Parmesan, garlic, chile, and remaining 1/4 cup butter. Add scallops to prepared dish, then pour creme fraiche mixture evenly over top. Top with panko mixture and a few grinds of pepper.
• Bake until sizzling and golden, about 8 minutes. Switch oven to broiler setting; broil until breadcrumbs are browned, about 1 minute more. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately, with crusty bread.

BAKED BREADED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour melted butter into a 2 quart oval casserole dish.
• Distribute butter and scallops evenly inside the dish.
• Combine the bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, minced garlic and Parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle this mixture over the scallops.
• Bake in pre-heated oven until scallops are firm, about 20 minutes.

BAKED BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON GARLIC CREAM

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the panko, butter, a pinch of salt and the cheese.
• In another small bowl, combine the thyme, garlic, lemon zest, a hefty pinch of black pepper and the cream.
• Divide the scallops between two individual gratin dishes. Pour half of the cream mixture over each dish of scallops, then sprinkle each evenly with the panko mix. At this point, the dishes can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, or baked immediately.
• Preheat oven to 400 deg F. Place the gratin dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cream is bubbling all over and the crumbs are browned.

BAKED BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON GARLIC CREAM

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the panko, butter, a pinch of salt and the Parmesan. In another small bowl, combine the thyme, garlic, lemon zest, a large pinch of pepper and the cream.
• Divide the bay scallops between two individual gratin dishes. Pour half the cream mixture over each dish, then sprinkle each evenly with the panko mix. At this point, the scallops can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 24 hours or baked immediately. (Note: I think I'd wait to sprinkle on the panko mix until just before baking - I think it will get soggy otherwise),.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the gratin dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cream is bubbling all over and the crumbs are browned.