Best 3 Scalloped Scallops Recipes

Scalloped scallops is a classic dish that is both elegant and delicious. The tender scallops are cooked in a creamy sauce, often with breadcrumbs or cheese, and then baked until golden brown. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner cook, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for cooking scalloped scallops that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRAMMY'S SCALLOPED SCALLOPS

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An old-time Maine recipe, passed down by my wife's grandmother, for scallops in a white cream sauce.

Provided by Messy Cook

Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound sea scallops
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
¾ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir scallops in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir flour into scallop mixture until dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
Gradually pour half-and-half and milk into scallop mixture, while stirring constantly until milk mixture is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Pour scallop mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave until melted, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir bread crumbs into melted butter until coated; sprinkle over scallop mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 610.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SCALLOPED SCALLOPS

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Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee

Categories weekday, appetizer, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 medium shallots, chopped
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 medium white mushrooms with stems, quartered
1/2 cup amontillado sherry
1 tablespoon truffle butter (optional)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup bread crumbs
8 large sea scallops
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 scallop shells, for presentation
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 500. In a medium saucepan over low heat, sautéshallots with a pinch of salt in 1 tablespoon butter for 8 minutes, or until softened and translucent, but not brown. Reserve. Add another tablespoon butter to pan, and sauté mushrooms with a pinch of salt for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Return shallots to pan and add sherry. When sherry has reduced to about a tablespoon, add truffle butter, if desired, and heavy cream. Cook until cream is reduced by one-third. Reserve in a warm place.
In a small skillet, melt remaining tablespoon butter, add bread crumbs and toss with a spoon until evenly coated. Reserve.
Season scallops very lightly on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Lay scallops in pan, and sear on one side until caramelized, about 3 minutes. Turn them over and turn off heat.
Place scallop shells on a cookie sheet. Add parsley to sherry sauce, and spoon some sauce into each shell. Arrange 1 scallop in each shell, browned side up. Sprinkle bread crumbs over sauce, but not on scallops. Bake scallops for 3 minutes, or until bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 618, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 782 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SCALLOPED SCALLOPS ~ FLAVORS OF CAPE COD

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Oh I love simple recipes and scallops ~ so when I found this recipe oh yea had to make it pronto! This recipe came from a treasured cookbook I have ~ Savoring Cape Cod.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pt bay scallops
1/2 c butter or margarine, melted
1 c crackers crumbs (coarsely crushed ritz or similar)
1/2 c fresh bread crumbs
2/3 c half and half

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Butter a baking dish just large enough to contain the scallops in a single layer.
2. Stir cracker crumbs and bread crumbs into melted margarine or butter. Spread a thin layer in bottom of dish, add scallops, cover with remaining crumbs. Pour half and half around the edge.
3. Bake until crumbs are brown and scallops are just cooked. Bay scallops will cook in 10-12 minutes. They should be opaque white throughout but do not overcook. Serves 4

Tips:

To ensure your scallops are cooked evenly, make sure they are all roughly the same size. If you have a mix of large and small scallops, cook them separately.
Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the scallops. If you do, they will steam instead of sear, resulting in a less flavorful dish.
Use a heavy-bottomed pan for searing the scallops. This will help prevent them from sticking and burning.
Don't move the scallops around too much in the pan while they are searing. This will also prevent them from sticking.
Be careful not to overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through, but still have a slightly translucent center.
Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

With their delicate flavor and tender texture, scallops are a versatile seafood that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are searing them, baking them, or grilling them, there are a few key tips to keep in mind to ensure that your scallops turn out perfectly every time. With a little practice, you'll be able to cook scallops like a pro!