Broiled Scallops

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susan Coryell, Huddleston, Virginia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

These quick scallops are perfect for two. They look as if they were prepared in a fancy restaurant. —Susan Coryell, Huddleston, Virginia

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.
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Broiled Scallops

Yield:2 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces sea scallops
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup vermouth or chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons butter
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Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the scallops, parsley and basil; cook and stir over medium heat until scallops are firm and opaque. Add the vermouth or broth, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
  2. Divide mixture evenly between 2 ovenproof 1-1/2-cup dishes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until scallops are firm and opaque and bread crumbs are golden brown.
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