Baked Scallops in Honey and Butter

Elevate your seafood game with these irresistible Baked Scallops in Honey and Butter, a dish that blends rich, buttery goodness with a subtle touch of sweetness. Perfectly tender sea scallops are bathed in a luscious honey-garlic butter sauce, then topped with a golden, crispy layer of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a delightful crunch. Enhanced with a splash of zesty lemon juice and garnished with fresh parsley, this oven-baked scallop recipe is as elegant as it is easy—ready in just 27 minutes! Serve these melt-in-your-mouth scallops as a sophisticated appetizer or pair them with a side of crusty bread or pasta for a restaurant-quality main course that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a shallow baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Pat the sea scallops dry with a paper towel to ensure they bake properly. Place the scallops in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey and stir to combine.

Step 4

Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 6

Pour the honey-butter mixture evenly over the scallops, ensuring each scallop is well-coated.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the scallops.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and cooked through. If desired, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the topping.

Step 9

Garnish the baked scallops with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(600.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1136.4

Total Fat 55.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 320.0mg	0%
Sodium 4475.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 99.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.5mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1580.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 24.0%