Scallop Casserole Recipe

Are you looking for a luxurious yet stress-free recipe? Erin Johnson, food blogger and recipe developer, came up with quite the creative masterpiece: scallop casserole. Now, we know you're probably wondering an important question: do scallops belong in a casserole? Well, the answer is a resounding yes, and this recipe will prove it.

"This casserole allows me to make a delicious dish quickly and with little hands-on effort," Johnson told our team. Doesn't that sound amazing? Not to mention scallops hold healthy benefits. According to WebMD, scallops are packed with zinc, magnesium, B-12, and omega-3s. The combination of the nutrients balance hormone and cholesterol levels, improve brain function, and decrease risks of stroke and heart disease. Back to the dish itself, Johnson describes it as "bright and lemony just in time for Spring." She also describes the flavor of scallops as "sweet" with a "velvety texture," and importantly notes that they aren't too fishy in taste. Decadent, nutrient-dense scallops in a bright, flavorful casserole? Sounds like a win-win dish!

For this recipe, you'll need a sleeve of butter crackers, chopped parsley, the zest from one lemon, unsalted butter, scallops, white wine, minced garlic, a minced shallot, and salt and pepper to taste.

Upon entering the kitchen, preheat the oven to 450 F. Crush the crackers in a plastic bag or food processor. Leave some good-sized chunks in there. In the meantime, melt your butter. Then, using a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs with the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and 4 tablespoons of butter.

Separately, use a larger bowl to combine the scallops with the wine, garlic, shallot, and the 2 remaining tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle over a dash of salt and pepper. "Scallops feel luxurious — and are not an inexpensive ingredient," Johnson says of the indulgent seafood. "I like to use them when I want a meal to feel a little fancier than normal."

Make sure that the scallops are evenly coated, then layer them at the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish. Top the scallops off with a layer of the cracker mixture.

Set your baking dish into the oven at 450 F for 10 to 12 minutes. Once that time is up, you're ready to serve and enjoy. What will you serve these with? Johnson says you can pair these up with an exquisite orzo, your favorite rice, or whole-grain pasta. "I think this casserole is perfect for a date night at home, or a special
celebration — even if that celebration is just surviving a random Tuesday," Johnson says. There's nothing better than spicing up a mundane day with a decadent meal, and this scallop casserole definitely gets the job done!