Baked Bay Scallops With Lemon Garlic Cream

Submitted by duonyte

"I found this in one of my local papers, not sure which one. I have not made it yet, but it sounds good and is easy to make. I think it would also be good made with the small shrimp."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups bay scallops, cleaned

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the panko, butter, a pinch of salt and the cheese.
2. In another small bowl, combine the thyme, garlic, lemon zest, a hefty pinch of black pepper and the cream.
3. Divide the scallops between two individual gratin dishes. Pour half of the cream mixture over each dish of scallops, then sprinkle each evenly with the panko mix. At this point, the dishes can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, or baked immediately.
4. Preheat oven to 400 deg F. Place the gratin dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cream is bubbling all over and the crumbs are browned.