If you give me a choice, I’d probably pick the surf before the turf, but I do love a good combo surf n turf meal! This is the perfect side to a juicy steak dinner in my opinion. Or, it could be served with some angel hair pasta for a D to the LISH, lighter fare. However you choose to partake in this scrumptious dish will be the right choice! This is a beautiful dinner that doesn’t hold you hostage in the kitchen for long at all and a perfect choice to entertain with. It’s light, elegant but also filling. The crunchy bread crumbs paired with the zesty lemon and butter are the perfect combo for these sweet sea scallops. Pair this delightful dish with a crisp glass of Albariño.
Panko Crusted Lemon Parmesan Baked Sea Scallops
4
servings10
minutes15
minutesIngredients
1 1 Package Sea Scallops Thawed(about 1 dozen)
1/2 cup 1/2 Panko Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup 1/4 Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp 2 Chopped Fresh Parsley + more for garnish
1 1 Lemon Zested and Juiced
3 Tbsp 3 Butter
2 Tbsp 2 Olive Oil
S&P to taste
Directions
- To begin, if scallops are frozen, thaw under cold, running water for 5 minutes. If not, then move directly to patting dry with paper towel to ensure scallops are completely dry
- Melt 1 tbsp of butter and brush it on the bottom of your baking dish
- Melt remaining butter in the microwave. Zest and juice your lemon in the butter
- Salt and pepper your scallops
- Pour your melted butter and lemon mixture over the seasoned scallops
- Mix together olive oil, panko bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley together and top on scallops
- Bake in a 425 degree oven for 12-15 minutes until bread crumbs are starting to brown and scallops are cooked through. Squeeze some more lemon on top and ENJOY!
Notes
- This recipe screams for a light, slightly acidic white wine pairing! I have sooo many recommendations! Albariño from Spain is my first choice, but here are some others that would be a great pairing! A Chardonnay from Burgandy or a Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County. A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough or a Sparkling Wine from the Sonoma Coast! Whatever glass of chilled white wine you choose, I know it will be the perfect pairing!