They are a great source of calories.Add them to pasta and rice for a different meal.Give the meat a boost of flavor and it will enhance the taste of the scallops.You can make your own scallops by covering them with butter and herbs.
Step 1: Purchase 2 pounds of fresh scallops.
Pick scallops that are white and moist.Try to avoid scallops that are torn.scallops are mishandled and not freshThe most popular are wet-packed scallops.Their meat is more difficult because they have absorbed more water.When they are sold, dry-packed scallops are very fresh.Diver-caught scallops are not harmful to the environment.The divers don't dredge up the ocean floor to get the scallops.Bay scallops are not as common as sea scallops.You can buy frozen scallops, but they are less likely to be fresh.If you buy frozen scallops, make sure to thaw them by leaving them in the refrigerator or plastic bag and running cold water over them.
Step 2: Rub the scallops dry.
The scallops should be washed under cold water.Then, pat them dry with 2 paper towels.They won't cook in the oven if they're not completely dry.Before handling the scallops, wash your hands.If you don't have paper towels, you can use a clean towel.
Step 3: The side muscle is on the scallops.
Remove the muscle between your thumb and pointer finger.The muscle is tougher than the rest of the scallop.It is on the side of the scallop.Don't worry, you will find the side muscle.It can be removed during the harvesting process.
Step 4: There is a baking dish.
Use your hands to rub butter over the dish after cutting it off.One single layer of scallops can be found in a large and shallow baking dish.You might need to use more than one dish.Before touching butter, wash your hands.Wrap butter in a paper towel if you don't want to get butter on your hands.
Step 5: There is a layer of scallops in the dish.
Place the scallops in the dish with your hands.The scallops should not be on top of each other.
Step 6: The butter should be poured over the scallops.
The butter should be spread evenly over the scallops.Use your hands to coat the scallops with butter.If you want to keep your hands clean, use a kitchen spoon to mix the scallops.Don't ruin the seafood, just be careful.
Step 7: The parsley, dried basil, salt, and pepper were put on the scallops.
Evenly cover the scallops with parsley, crumbled and dried basil leaf, salt, and pepper.During the baking process, you can add breadcrumbs.
Step 8: The oven needs to be set to 350 F.
Prepare the scallops in the oven to speed up the process.You can set a timer to know when the oven is ready.
Step 9: The scallops should be baked for 5 minutes.
Carefully place the dish in the oven.An alarm can be used to remind you to remove the scallops from the oven.Use heat protection when taking the scallops out of the oven.When the oven is open, keep children and pets away from it.
Step 10: To keep the scallops moist, stir them.
Take your scallops out of the oven and use a spoon to stir the dish.Continue stirring until the butter and herbs are fully dried on the scallops.Sprinkle bread crumbs or panko over the top of the dish for more texture.The layer can be thick or thin.
Step 11: The dish should be baked for 15 to 20 minutes.
Take the dish out of the oven and cook it for 20 minutes.The scallops should be cooked through by 20 minutes.If you want to know if your scallops are done cooking, poke them with a fork.If the fork bounces back and the scallops are opaque, then they are done cooking.It is better to under cook scallops than overcook them.The crumbs should be brown and toast if you used them.
Step 12: Don't wait to serve your baked scallops.
They don't get cold if you do this quickly.They can be eaten plain with pasta, vegetables, or rice.When moving the scallops from the oven dish to the plates, use heat protection and be careful.If you want to preserve your cooked scallops, store them in a container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.The container can be put in the freezer for up to four months.