Baked Scallops

An easy recipe for baked scallops with a wonderful sauce of butter, lemon, and Parmesan.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lb. large sea scallops (15 per pound)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup more for topping
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Rinse the scallops and pat dry. Place in a lightly greased casserole dish.
3. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the butter, wine, lemon juice, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, and cayenne. Set aside for a couple of minutes until the mixture thickens.