Best Baked Sea Scallops With Feta Cheese Recipes

AWESOME BAKED SEA SCALLOPS

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Large sea scallops are combined with garlic, shallots, butter, and bread crumbs then baked to perfection. Being from Maine, we love our seafood, and this is one of the greats!

Provided by Christine Laliberte

Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops

Time 24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
5 tablespoons butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, chopped
3 pinches ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.
In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.
Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HERBED GARLIC BUTTER SCALLOPS WITH LEMONY FETA DRESSING.

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This quick-cooking, easy skillet dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes. It's a touch buttery, colorful, healthy, and beyond delicious.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large scallops (about 16 scallops)
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons salted butter
zest and juice of 1 lemon ((about 3 tablespoons lemon juice))
4-6 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup green olives, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 ounces feta cheese, broken into chunks
toasted bread, for serving

Steps:

1. Pat the scallops dry. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the scallops and sear on both sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add the butter, lemon zest, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat. 3. To make the dressing. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, green onions, olives, vinegar, and lemon juice. Add the feta and gently toss to combine. 4. To serve, plate the scallops and spoon over the feta and dressing. Season with flaky sea salt. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BAKED SCALLOPS

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This recipe serves 2 but can easily be doubled. The cheese gives this a nice richness. I have made this with both scallop and shrimp also.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 ounces scallops
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chopped onions
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup gruyere or 1/4 cup a mild cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup butter
season salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For topping:.
In small saucepan melt butter.
Add garlic, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 4 minutes. Add breadcrumbs. Mix well. Set aside.
In large sauté pan heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes.
Place scallops in baking dish. Pour heavy cream and white wine on the scallops. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
Top with Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown.