2025: A New Year Of New Habits
As we enter into a new year filled with opportunities, growth, and resolutions, it is important to take the time to plan new healthy habits to set yourself up for success.
Recipe of the Week 1/8: Baked Scallops
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients:
olive oil spray
16 large, 1 pound large sea scallops
1/4 cup panko crumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 kosher teaspoon salt, divided
fresh black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon white wine
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly spray an 8 x 10-inch oval baking dish or 2-quart gratin dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the scallops dry then spritz them with a little oil, season with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl combine the panko, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the prepared dish. Top with the crumb mixture.
- Whisk half of the lemon juice, melted butter, and white wine together and pour over the scallops.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque.
- Set the oven to broil on high and broil second rack from the top until the topping is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Squeeze the remaining lemon over the scallops and eat right away.
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
3 Proteins
1 Fat
Nutritional Facts: 4 scallops with sauce, Calories: 190 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 9 g,, Sugar: 0.5 g
Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-scallops/#recipe
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