Baked Bay Scallops + Parmesan Crust recipe served on a plate, by Blue Water Cafe
Sep 24 2026
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Baked Bay Scallops + Parmesan Crust Recipe

Inspired by Blue Water Cafe
Time40m
Serves4

Tomato and caper relish, spinach, toasted bread crumbs, lemon butter with fresh thyme

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Bread Crust

Relish

Spinach

Lemon Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Relish

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, drained capers, finely chopped red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Spinach

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Baking

  1. 3

    Prepare the Scallops

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bay scallops in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Spread the sautéed spinach evenly over the scallops.

  2. 4

    Make the Crust

    In a bowl, combine toasted breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped thyme, and olive oil. Mix until combined and sprinkle evenly over the scallops and spinach.

  3. 5

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and the crust is golden brown.

  4. 6

    Prepare Lemon Butter

    While the scallops are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.

  5. 7

    Serve

    Remove the scallops from the oven. Drizzle with lemon butter and top with the prepared tomato and caper relish before serving.

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