Name: Baked Scallops Escargot Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: French, American
Ingredients: 10 medium-sized scallops; 1 stick butter softened at room temperature; 2 medium cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; white wine Pinot Grigio or another white wine you prefer; Havarti cheese or Muenster cheese use just enough cheese for each scallop; Italian flavored bread crumbs or crushed butter cracker crumbs mixed with a teaspoon of melted or softened butter for the topping; granulated garlic powder; Escargot dishes with round wells to hold the scallops or scallops shells you can find online to bake them in; Garnish Topping After Cooking: cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce is optional

If you love the rich, garlicky flavor of classic escargot but want something a little more familiar and just as elegant, scallops prepared escargot-style are the perfect solution.

Tender sea scallops are baked or broiled in a luxurious garlic butter sauce with herbs, much like traditional escargot, creating a dish that feels restaurant-worthy but is incredibly easy to make at home. The scallops soak up the buttery, garlicky goodness beautifully, resulting in a savory, indulgent bite every time.

This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers, dinner parties, or when you want an impressive appetizer without complicated techniques.

Since scallops cook quickly and have a naturally sweet, delicate flavor, they pair wonderfully with garlic, parsley, lemon, and buttery breadcrumbs—just like escargot.

The result is a dish that feels classic and gourmet but approachable for anyone who may not be ready to try snails.

Whether served as an appetizer or a light seafood entrée, these scallops escargot-style are guaranteed to disappear quickly.

This dish will even impress your guests when you host a dinner party, and we often make this as an appetizer, especially around the Christmas Eve holiday when we celebrate the Feast of 7 Fishes.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe for Scallop Escargot Style

Elegant but Easy – It looks like something from a fine dining restaurant but takes very little time to prepare.
No Specialty Ingredients – Unlike traditional escargot, scallops are easy to find at most grocery stores.
Rich Garlic Butter Flavor – The buttery garlic sauce with herbs makes every bite irresistible.
Perfect for Entertaining – These make a beautiful appetizer for holidays, dinner parties, or romantic dinners.
Quick Cooking Time – Scallops cook in minutes, making this a fast gourmet dish.
A Great Escargot Alternative – Ideal for people who love the flavor of escargot but prefer seafood.

scallops baked in wine with cheese on top

Tips and Suggestions

do not boil the scallops just melt the butter and wine then bring them to a light simmer
use cubes of chicken instead of scallops for seafood allergies ( but cook it longer until the pink is gone and the chicken needs to be 165 degrees in the internal temperature
these cook really fast so be very careful not to overcook them or they will be tough
add some red pepper flakes on top when serving for a little spicy heat
serve them on top of cooked pasta or rice
substitute chicken broth for wine
these are also great in a big bowl with a hunk of hard bread to soak up the juices
remember if using them frozen, thaw, and blot dry first before making this recipe
onion, shallots can be used for additional flavor with other fresh herbs

Serving Ideas

Serve in small ramekins with toasted baguette slices for dipping in the garlic butter.
Spoon the scallops and sauce over angel hair or linguine for a quick seafood pasta.
Add them to a seafood spread alongside shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, or baked clams.
Pair with: Roasted asparagus, Garlic mashed potatoes, Lemon risotto, or buttered spinach.

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Yield: 12

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Baked Scallops Escargot Style

These are delicious buttery wine-sauced baked scallops with toasted breadcrumbs on top

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 7 MinTotal time: 17 Min

Ingredients

10 medium-sized scallops
1 stick butter softened at room temperature
2 medium cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
white wine Pinot Grigio or another white wine you prefer
Havarti cheese or Muenster cheese use just enough cheese for each scallop
Italian flavored bread crumbs or crushed butter cracker crumbs mixed with a teaspoon of melted or softened butter for the topping
granulated garlic powder
Escargot dishes with round wells to hold the scallops or scallops shells you can find online to bake them in
Garnish Topping After Cooking: cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce is optional

Instructions

Lightly oil spray two baking scallop/escargot dishes. When ready to finish these, they will be placed in the oven on broil for just a few minutes.
If using frozen scallops thaw and blot dry and remove any ice particles
Melt half a stick of the butter in a small saucepan and saute the butter for 2 minutes then add the white wine be very careful not to splash.
Add a scallops and simmer for around 3 to 4 minutes.
Place the rest of the butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl with 3 tablespoons of wine and mix until blended.
Put a scallop in each well of the prepared baking dish.
Add the combined compound butter on top of each scallop.
Place some cheese on top and sprinkle with breadcrumbs, sprinkle each one with a pinch of garlic powder.
Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs start to toast.
Serve over cooked rice, with a chunk of garlic bread to sop up the juice or just as they are.

Notes

Tips and Suggestions

do not boil the scallops just melt the butter and wine then bring them to a light simmer
use cubes of chicken instead of scallops for seafood allergies ( but cook it longer until the pink is gone and the chicken needs to be 165 degrees in the internal temperature
these cook fast so be very careful not to overcook them or they will be tough
add some red pepper flakes on top when serving for a little spicy heat
serve them on top of cooked pasta or rice
substitute chicken broth for wine
these are also great in a big bowl with a hunk of hard bread to soak up the juices
remember if using them frozen, thaw, and blot dry first before making this recipe
onion, shallots can be used for additional flavor with other fresh herbs

Nutrition Facts

Calories

89.16

Fat (grams)

7.77 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.88 g

Carbs (grams)

1.23 g

Fiber (grams)

0.1 g

Net carbs

1.13 g

Sugar (grams)

0.16 g

Protein (grams)

1.74 g

Sodium (milligrams)

211.52 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

23.37 mg

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