Ingredients
16large sea scallops,(1½ lbs)
½tspkosher salt
¼tspcoarse ground black pepper
¼tsppaprika
⅛tspcayenne pepper
½cuppanko bread crumbs
4tbspParmesan cheese,grated
2tbspparsley,chopped
4tbspunsalted butter,melted
2tbspextra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Dry the scallops well with a paper towel and remove any attached side-muscle on the scallop by pinching and tearing it away from the scallop.
Combine the salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, panko, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil, and butter in a bowl, stirring well until combined.
Place the scallops into an 8×10-inch baking dish, then cover with the bread crumb mixture.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the topping is browned.
Serve warm, and enjoy!