Awesome Baked Sea Scallops  is so quick and simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company. I have made it several times now and it has become a favorite of ours.

Ingredients of Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained

5 tablespoons butter, melted

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 shallots, chopped

3 pinches ground nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup bread crumbs

4 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup chopped parsley

lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Preparation of Awesome Baked Sea Scallops

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl. 

Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.

In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.

Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. 

Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.