The Best Thanksgiving Bay Scallop Stuffing Dressing You’ll Love

This Thanksgiving Bay Scallop Stuffing Dressing combines tender scallops with savory breadcrumbs for a unique holiday dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Stuffing

1 pound Fresh bay scallops Choose sweet, tender scallops.
3 cups Breadcrumbs Use day-old breadcrumbs.
1 medium Yellow onion Finely diced.
2 stalks Celery Chopped.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
1/2 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
2 teaspoons Fresh thyme
1/4 cup Butter For sautéing.
1 cup Chicken or seafood stock Good-quality stock.
1 large Egg
to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Season to taste.

Optional Add-Ins

2 tablespoons Sage leaves Finely chopped or used whole.
4 slices Crumbled bacon For extra crunch.
1 tablespoon Lemon zest For bright flavor.

Equipment

Skillet
Baking dish
mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat to 350°F. Generously butter a 9×13" baking dish.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions, celery, and garlic for 4–5 minutes.
In a separate pan, cook bay scallops for 2–3 minutes until just opaque.
Transfer breadcrumbs, sautéed veggies, scallops, parsley, thyme, beaten egg, and stock into a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into the prepared dish and bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
Allow resting for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley and a drizzle of melted butter before serving.

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