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!