Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450 g) fresh sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the scallops in a single layer in a baking dish. Season with olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  3. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and lemon zest. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Evenly distribute the breadcrumb topping over the scallops.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.