Peppery Scallops

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Peppery scallops feature tender, succulent seafood topped with a crunchy seasoned breadcrumb crust, perfect for quick elegant dinners or entertaining seafood lovers. The bold flavors highlight the natural sweetness of scallops with a spicy pepper kick.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. large sea scallops
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
  • 2 Tbsp. dried bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss scallops with melted margarine to coat well.
  3. On waxed paper, mix bread crumbs, dried basil, seasoned pepper, and salt.
  4. Dip one flat side of each scallop into the bread crumb mixture.
  5. Place scallops, breaded side up, on a rack in a broiling pan.
  6. Broil scallops 5 minutes in the closest position to the heat source, until the bread crumb topping is golden and scallops are opaque throughout.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

291 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 21.8g 28% DV
Carbs 20.2g 7% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10040.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 193.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 25.2mg 28% DV
Calcium 100.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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