Baked Ritzy Scallops

Elevate your next seafood dinner with Baked Ritzy Scallops, a luxurious yet approachable dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender, succulent sea scallops are topped with a buttery, golden crust made from crushed Ritz crackers, garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of Parmesan cheese. This dish combines simple ingredients with decadent flavors, thanks to a generous splash of lemon juice for brightness and a perfectly crisp topping that bakes to golden perfection in just 20 minutes. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, these baked scallops make a show-stopping appetizer or an elegant main course when served over pasta or rice. Impress your guests with an easy, oven-baked recipe that tastes like a restaurant-worthy masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Sea scallops
• 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the scallops in a single layer.

Step 2

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and finely chopped parsley.

Step 4

Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and smashing with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl.

Step 5

Pour the melted butter mixture over the Ritz cracker crumbs and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Arrange the scallops in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Spoon the crumb mixture evenly over the top of each scallop to fully cover them.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot as an appetizer or over a bed of rice or pasta as a main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	673.8 grams (673.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1592

Total Fat 102.90g	132%
Saturated Fat 50.00g	250%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 382mg	127%
Sodium 5110mg	222%
Total Carbohydrate 80.60g	29%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 6.10g
Protein 103.50g	207%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1580mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 19.4%