Baked Scallops

For many of our weeknight dinners, we’re looking to accomplish three flavor requirements: buttery, garlicky, and crispy. If that sounds like your ideal flavor combo, then let us introduce a surprisingly easy seafood dinner that aces all three: baked scallops. If you’ve never made scallops before, don’t stress—they’re fairly simple to bake, and are ready to be served in only around 30 minutes. They’re a great option for a last-minute dinner, but are also fancy enough to serve at a dinner party or surprise date night. Here’s everything you need to know:

What scallops to buy:
When buying scallops, there are a few things you want to keep in mind. Look for fresh, dry, packed scallops for the most success in this recipe. These will taste and cook much better than the scallops that have been soaked in brine. Ideal scallops should be firm, dry, not shiny, and still smell like saltwater. 

Serving ideas.
These flavorful scallops are truly the star of the show on the dinner table, but there are plenty of delicious pairings to serve alongside them. Garlic mashed potatoes, grilled green beans, caprese asparagus, and potatoes au gratin would all make for perfect side dishes to these scallops.  

Storage.
Once cooked, store your scallops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just a warning: the bread crumb mixture won’t be as crispy and delicious leftover, so we recommend enjoying these scallops the day of. 

Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!