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Garlic Butter Oven Baked Scallops

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Tender sea scallops topped with crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan, and baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and vermouth for a golden, flavorful crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5–2 lbs sea scallops
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or similar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cracked pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
  • 1 Tbsp dry vermouth
  • Chopped parsley, for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and set rack to second-to-top position. Wash and pat dry scallops, then arrange in a greased 9×14 casserole dish.
  2. In a ziplock bag, crush crackers and mix with garlic salt, garlic powder, and cracked pepper. Sprinkle over scallops, then top with grated Parmesan.
  3. Melt butter, stir in minced garlic and lemon juice, and pour evenly over scallops. Add vermouth evenly, optional lemon wedges, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes, then broil 1-3 minutes until golden brown. Serve with parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

Pat scallops very dry for best browning. Use dry vermouth for subtle flavor enhancement. Broil briefly to avoid overcooking; watch closely as it browns quickly.

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