Juicy sweet sea scallops topped with shredded Gruyère cheese and a crispy garlicky buttery topping made from Ritz crackers, baked until bubbly. A delicious family favorite that is easy to prepare.
1: Preheat your oven to 400F.
2: Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any tough muscle from the sides.
3: Place the scallops in a single layer in a greased baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
4: Pour the white wine over the scallops and sprinkle with lemon juice.
5: In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and crushed Ritz crackers until well combined.
6: Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the scallops.
7: Spread the cracker mixture evenly over the Gruyère cheese.
8: Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly.
9: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
