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Baked Herb Scallops

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 12m
  • Cook: 17-19m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound scallops (bay scallops)
  • Salt & fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh, 3 slices bread, well-toasted & chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (May use 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (May use 1 1/2 tsp dried chives)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (May use 1/2 tsp dried tarragon)
  • Smoked paprika, for dusting
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 450F. Brush an 8-in square glass baking dish w/a bit of the butter & spoon the scallops into the dish in a single layer. Season well w/salt & pepper.

  • Step 2: Melt the remaining butter in a sml skillet over med heat. Add the garlic & saute for 1 min. Add the breadcrumbs & stir until they start to brown (4-6 min).

  • Step 3: Toss in the parsley, chives & tarragon. Stir to combine & spoon the crumbs on top of the scallops. Dust smoked paprika over the top & bake until the scallops are opaque (about 13 min). Serve immediately.

  • NOTE FROM ME - All of us know it's better to use fresh herbs vs dried herbs, but I don't always enjoy that luxury so I have given you the liberty of using dry herbs as I may have to do on occasion

Tips & Variations

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