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Scallop Bites (3) Recipe

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Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Baking

Method

Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Prepare the Scallops

Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

3

Season the Scallops

In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the scallops.

Breading

4

Combine Breading Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.

5

Coat the Scallops

Drizzle the olive oil over the scallops. Then, press each scallop into the breadcrumb mixture to coat them evenly.

Baking

6

Prepare Baking Sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

7

Bake the Scallops

Place the coated scallops on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Serving

8

Serve Hot

Remove scallop bites from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve them hot as an appetizer with a wedge of lemon, if desired.

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