Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsSan Francisco KitchenBaked Scallops With Crab Meat Recipe

Baked Scallops With Crab Meat Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

topped with spicy mayonnaise

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Ingredients

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Scallops

Method

Preparing the Scallops

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Grease a baking dish with half of the butter and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Scallops

    Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix Crab Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, minced garlic, paprika, and the remaining butter (melted). Mix well.

  5. 5

    Assemble

    Place the scallops in the greased baking dish. Top each scallop with a generous spoonful of the crab mixture. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Making Spicy Mayonnaise

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder until well combined.

  2. 7

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the spicy mayonnaise and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more Sriracha for extra heat.

Baking and Serving

  1. 8

    Bake

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle the spicy mayonnaise over the scallops before serving.

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