Baked Sea Scallops Recipe

Cooking scallops is fast and easy, which is why this baked sea scallops recipe is a standard in our house. Just toss the scallops with butter and seasonings, top with bread crumbs and bake. This baked scallops recipe tastes great with pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Yield: 4 servings, baked scallops

Ingredients:
•1 lb. frozen sea scallops, thawed according to package directions
•1/4 cup butter, melted
•4 Tbsp. minced garlic
•zest of 1 lemon
•kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
•1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
•1 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2.In a large bowl, toss scallops with melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Spread out in a 2-quart baking dish in an even layer.
3.Mix Panko with olive oil. Sprinkle over scallops.
4.Bake scallops 10-14 minutes, until cooked through.

By Stephanie Gallagher (About.com - Cooking for Kids)