PECAN BAKED SCALLOPS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pecan Baked Scallops image

A touch of toasted pecans makes this version of baked sea scallops special. This is also a great way to prepare fish fillets, such as haddock.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange scallops in a single layer in a baking dish. Combine wine and lemon juice in a small measuring pitcher. Add salt and pepper to taste, and pour over the scallops.
  • Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and parsley in a small bowl. Spoon evenly over the scallops. Drizzle the crumb topping with melted butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden and scallops are opaque, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 235.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Juan Espinosa
[email protected]

This recipe is a winner! The scallops are cooked perfectly and the pecan crust is divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Angus Nicol
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops are sweet and tender, while the pecan crust is nutty and crunchy.


Lynn Schurz
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops are elegant and the pecan crust adds a touch of luxury.


Marvin Thomas
[email protected]

I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pecan crust was so flavorful.


Qamar Rasool
[email protected]

I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pecan crust was a hit.


tim canfield
[email protected]

This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are so delicious and the pecan crust is divine.


Musharaf ali
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Paarth Shah
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The pecan crust is what makes this dish so special.


Ayanniyi Tayo
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the scallops.


Maria Roman
[email protected]

This is my go-to recipe for scallops. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


Sule Yakubu
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the pecan crust is so flavorful.


Gupta Electric
[email protected]

OMG! This was the most amazing dish I've ever made. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pecan crust was divine.