Here’s a simple, elegant recipe for Garlic Butter Baked Scallops—rich, buttery, and full of flavor, perfect for a quick dinner or special occasion.
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare garlic butter
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange scallops
- Place scallops in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Pour garlic butter evenly over the scallops.
- Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until scallops are opaque and just cooked through.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
- Garnish & serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and optional Parmesan over scallops.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook: Scallops cook quickly; overcooking makes them rubbery.
- Flavor variations: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of white wine to the garlic butter.
- Presentation: Serve in individual ramekins for a fancy touch.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan garlic butter scallops with vegetables version or a creamy garlic baked scallops recipe that’s extra decadent.
