Baked scallops with parsley and garlic
In 30 minutes or less, these scallops baked in garlic and parsley are oh-so delicious as a starter with bread for dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
 | 4 fresh scallops, drained and patted dry. (St. James shell or Coquilles St. Jacques in French). |
 | 1/2 grated shallot – a type of onion that has a more delicate, slightly sweet flavor with a touch of sharpness. |
 | 1/4 cup of olive oil – traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine as a base for the sauce. |
 | 1 tablespoon of butter |
 | 1 clove of crushed garlic, or garlic powder if you are in a hurry. |
 | 2 tablespoons of lemon juice – to add a bit of tang to the sauce. |
 | 2 sprigs of fresh parsley (6-7 leaves) |
 | 2 sprigs of fresh basil (5-6 leaves) |
 | (Optional) 4 teaspoons of breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese for a gluten-free version. |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make these baked scallops with parsley and garlic
- Soften the butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in the grated shallots.
- Blend the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and 4 parsley leaves until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Arrange the scallops on their shells and spoon the prepared sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining parsley over the scallops.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
If you’re looking for an easy seafood recipe that’s packed with flavor, this scallops with garlic and parsley is your answer. The tender scallops are covered in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with just a hint of fresh parsley.
Note, If you prefer to use frozen scallops, let them thaw for about an hour before cooking.
Now I’ve placed the scallops in a traditional seashell dish for added oomph, but you can obviously bake it directly in a baking tray.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 scallops drained and patted dry in open shell
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 clove of crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 grated shallot
- 2 sprigs of fresh basil (5-6 leaves)
- 2 sprigs of fresh parsley (6-7 leaves)
- 4 teaspoons of breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the butter and mix in the grated shallots in a saucepan at a low temperature.
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, basil and 4 leaves of parsley in the blender.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes while mixing.
- Place the scallops on the shells and add prepared sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the rest of the parsley on top of the sauce and the scallops.
- Bake the scallops in the oven for 15 minutes at 200C (400F°) until it turns golden brown.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
If you are serving the scallops as a starter, serve it with some bread like a baguette to mop up all that lovely sauce. For a main dish, consider a mushroom risotto or a garlic spaghetti to complement the scallops.
How to store it?
If you would like to prepare baked scallops in advance, I would recommend preparing it in a bake pan and leaving it like that in the fridge. Then when you are ready to cook them, you can place them in the oven and bake them directly.
