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    Home » Main Dishes » Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

    Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

    Published: Apr 19, 2018 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    You'll love Mom's Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs! This is our favorite seafood dish!

    Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs - Our favorite seafood dish! #scallops #seafood #broiledscallops #breadedscallops

    Behold, our favorite seafood dish! Mom's broiled scallops recipe will rock your world.

    It starts with sea scallops that get dunked in butter and oil. Then, they get coated with fresh, homemade bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan, a little Romano and seasonings.

    Raw parmesan-breaded scallops in pan

    Then, the broiler does the rest of the work. You'll broil them in a sheet pan (affiliate link) on the top rack of your oven to achieve a browned, slightly crispy coating for the tender, buttery scallops.

    A squeeze of lemon provides the perfect finishing touch.

    Tips to prep the scallops

    • Rinse the scallops well and examine each one closely for any grains of sand. If you see any, scrape them off with your fingernail.
    • Remove the side muscle from the scallops, because it will be tough to chew.
    Hand holding raw scallop with side muscle to remove

    What to serve with them

    The scallops are great served with asparagus with tarragon butter and long-grain rice. I like the leftovers over lettuce, like these breaded scallops over salad with lemon vinaigrette.

    overhead photo of broiled scallops with parmesan bread crumbs, asparagus and lemon wedge on a plate with a fork and knife

    More seafood recipes

    • Jumbo Fried Shrimp
    • Italian Fried Calamari
    • Easy Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
    • Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter

    Enjoy!

    (Recipe Source: Adapted from my Mom, who uses unsalted butter and doesn't measure anything.)

    close-up photo of broiled scallops with parmesan bread crumbs in front of asparagus on a plate

    Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

    You'll love these Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian-American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 38 minutes
    Servings: 4 -5
    Calories: 502kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds frozen sea scallops (10-20 count per pound, thawed)
    • ¾ cup plain fresh bread crumbs finely grated
    • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter (can use unsalted if watching sodium)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • paprika
    • lemon wedges for serving
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    Instructions

    • Thaw the frozen scallops overnight in the refrigerator. Place the scallops in a colander in the sink and run cold water over them for 4-5 minutes until completely thawed.
    • Remove the side muscle from each scallop, as it will be tough. (See photo in post.) Look carefully for any specks of sand to scrape off the scallops.
    • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and let them rest on a couple layers of paper towels to continue drying as you proceed with the recipe.
    • Move your oven rack to the top position and preheat your broiler. Line two half baking sheets with foil. Grease the foil with cooking spray.
    • Add your bread crumbs, Parmesan, Romano, garlic powder and pepper to a dinner plate (or use a gallon-sized, resealable plastic bag) and stir or shake to combine.
    • Add your butter to a microwave-safe, liquid measuring cup. Melt the butter in the microwave, covered loosely. (Try 30 seconds at first, then more as needed.)
    • Stir your olive oil into the melted butter in your cup.
    • Set up an assembly line from left to right with your scallops, butter mixture, bread crumb mixture, and foil-lined pans.
    • Dry your scallops again with paper towels, so you don't end up with a soggy result.
    • Place four scallops at a time into your butter mixture. Use a fork to turn them to coat all sides.
    • Transfer the scallops to your bread crumb mixture. Coat the scallops with the bread crumbs and use a different fork to transfer them to your pan. Continue breading your scallops until you've filled both pans.
    • Sprinkle paprika on the breaded scallops. Pour any extra butter mixture over the scallops.
    • Broil the scallops on the top rack (one pan at a time) for two minutes on the first side, or until browned.
    • Use a small metal spatula or spoon to flip over the scallops. Broil on the second side for another 90 seconds or two minutes, until browned but not burned. (Watch them carefully.)
    • Proceed to broil your second pan of scallops the same way. The scallops should be white and tender on the inside when cooked.
    • Squeeze lemon juice on the scallops before serving.

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    Notes

    Adapted from my Mom, who uses unsalted butter and doesn't measure anything.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 515mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Mary

      January 21, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Can you use bay scallops? I have some in my freezer.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        January 21, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Hi Mary - You can, but bay scallops are smaller, so they will probably take less time to cook.

        Reply
    2. Barry Londoff

      May 08, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      We had this last night. Delicious! Could have used some chopped garlic (in my opinion), to put it over the top for me!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        May 08, 2018 at 7:32 pm

        Chopped garlic would be delicious here. I'm glad you enjoyed the scallops, Barry!

        Reply
    3. Iryna

      April 19, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      I've never tried broiled scallops. I usually just sear them, but broiling is a great idea also. I have to try this recipe, parmesan breadcrumbs sound delicious!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        April 19, 2018 at 8:48 pm

        I love the easy cleanup with broiling them on a foil-lined pan. Thanks, Iryna!

        Reply
    4. Lisa Huff

      April 19, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Need to try! My kids can not get enough scallops these days!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        April 19, 2018 at 3:39 pm

        My kids go crazy for this! I hope you guys enjoy it, Lisa.

        Reply
    5. Amanda Finks

      April 19, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this recipe is! And, the cheese bread crumb topping is awesome!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        April 19, 2018 at 3:38 pm

        Yes! It's a wonderful combination. Thanks, Amanda!

        Reply
    6. Sandi

      April 19, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Those broiled scallops look cooked to perfection!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        April 19, 2018 at 1:56 pm

        Thanks, Sandi! They're so good.

        Reply

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