Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Dry the scallops well with paper towels. Remove any attached side-muscle remaining on them by pinching and tearing it away.

Step 3

In a small bowl, add the salt, the pepper, the paprika, the cayenne, the breadcrumbs, the parmesan, the parsley, the olive oil, and the butter and stir to combine.

Step 4

Place the scallops into an 8x10-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 5

Bake the scallops until the breadcrumb mixture is browned, about 15-18 minutes.

Step 6

Serve.