Jul 14 2026
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Scallop Bites (3) Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time30m
Serves4

Make Scallop Bites (3) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Baking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Scallops

    Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season the Scallops

    In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the scallops.

Breading

  1. 4

    Combine Breading Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.

  2. 5

    Coat the Scallops

    Drizzle the olive oil over the scallops. Then, press each scallop into the breadcrumb mixture to coat them evenly.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare Baking Sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

  2. 7

    Bake the Scallops

    Place the coated scallops on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve Hot

    Remove scallop bites from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve them hot as an appetizer with a wedge of lemon, if desired.

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