Scallops Casino Recipe
Sweet Sea Scallops are seasoned with garlic and salt, then topped with bacon and mozzarella cheese. The olive oil, lemon juice and breadcrumbs gives this lovely dish the fantastic, classic flavor of Clams Casino. This mouth-watering meal is sea-breeze to make and a treat for your taste buds. It's elegant enough to serve to company, too.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Sea Scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 slices of bacon
- 5-6 slices mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon flavored breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablesoon lemon juice
- salt
- olive oil
- parsley
- fresh basil (optional)
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
- Put bacon in a skillet or microwave and cook thru but not crisp.
- Snip into pieces & set aside
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Place scallops in baking dish
- Season scallops with garlic, salt & parsley
- Toss to coat with oil
- Top with cooked bacon
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs
- Sprinkle with lemon juice
- Top with mozzarella
- Scatter fresh basil on top, optional
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
- serve with peas & mushrooms and a side of saffron rice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 313g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 549 | |
| Calories from Fat 288 | 52% |
| Total Fat 31.99g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 11.04g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium 897mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 11.37g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.47g | 0% |
| Protein 50.71g | 81% |
