Simple Herbed Scallops Recipe

Simple Herbed Scallops Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • Dash pepper
  • 1/2 pound fresh or frozen sea scallops, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the lemon juice, chives, parsley, garlic salt, tarragon and pepper; stir well. Place scallops in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Pour butter mixture over scallops. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over scallops. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until scallops are opaque and topping is lightly browned.