These baked scallops are so easy and delicious!
First, simmer them with a little wine, and then briefly bake them with a creamy sauce.
These delicious baked scallops are the result.
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Thaw frozen scallops before making the recipe according to package instructions.
Err on the side of undercooking them.
you could always heat them a minute or two longer if they need more cooking.
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What to Serve With These Scallops
Serve these scallops on their own with a squeeze of lemon.
A simple side salad and a hunk of crusty bread round out the meal.
You could also spoon the scallops and their sauce over some pasta or rice.
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This would be great for a dinner party or a date night in.
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Easy Baked Scallops
Look for “dry packed” not soaked, wet, or treated scallops.
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Dry packed scallops taste better and haven’t been artificially plumped up with water.
Place scallops in a medium saute pan.
Add the wine and a pinch of salt.
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Transfer the scallops to a 1 1/2-quart casserole baking dish using a spatula and arrange in a single layer.
It’s ok if they’re a little crowded or if a few overlap.
Pour off the cooking liquid to a separate container and reserve.
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Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the saute pan on medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until wilted, a couple minutes.
Slowly sprinkle the flour over the butter onion mixture and stir to combine.
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Let cook for a minute or two.
Then add the cooking liquid over the butter onion mixture, whisking vigorously while you do so.
As soon as the sauce is thickened, add it to the scallops in the casserole baking dish.
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Stir gently to fully incorporate the scallops into the sauce.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the scallops and dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
Bake in the oven at 400F until bubbly and brown, approximately 15 minutes.
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Serve with lemon slices.
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