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These Crispy Baked Scallops will make a quick delicious dinner tonight, just add Skillet Pecan Rice for a wonderful tasty meal!

16 large scallops or 1 1/2 lbs.

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. paprika

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Dry scallops well with paper towel and remove any attached side muscle on the scallop by pinching and tearing it away from the scallop.

Combine the salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, panko, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil and butter in a bowl, stirring until combined.

Place the scallops in a 8 x 10 inch baking dish. Cover with the bread crumb mixture.

Bake 15-18 minutes or until the topping is browned.

Serves 4