Lemony Baked Scallops

Golden baked scallops with crispy panko topping made using Gustare Gourmet's premium Italian Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Lemony Baked Scallops

Servings

2-4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Category

Main Course, Appetizer

Fresh, lemony scallops from Chatham Harvesters with a buttery topping and a bit of crunch. 

Lemony Baked Scallops

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Chatham Harvesters Sea Scallops

  • sea salt & pepper

  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 small or 1 large clove garlic, pressed

  • 1 tsp. fresh chives, chopped

  • juice of ½ lemon

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated

  • 1 tbsp. Gustare Italian Lemon Olive Oil

  • pinch of red pepper flakes

  • zest of 1 lemon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°

  2. Rinse, pat dry the scallops and cut off small side muscle (the “foot”) with kitchen scissors or paring knife. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish.

  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, chives, and lemon juice. Pour all over the scallops.

  4. In a second small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan-Reggiano, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Sprinkle on top of each scallop, as much or little as you like.

  5. Bake until just golden and scallops are opaque on the outside and a bit translucent inside, approximately 12-15 minutes (check at 12 min, but you may need 15 min. depending on size of scallops).

  6. Spoon a little of the pan’s sauce over tops of scallops and serve. Enjoy!

Lemony, luscious with a bit of a crunch.