Perfect choice — Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are elegant, buttery, and surprisingly easy to make. 🧄🧈🦪
Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe:
🦪 Ingredients
For 2–3 servings
- 1 lb (about 450 g) large sea scallops
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for a golden crust)
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (panko or regular, optional for texture)
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges — for serving
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare scallops:
- Rinse scallops under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make the garlic butter:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- (Optional) Stir in Parmesan and breadcrumbs for a golden topping.
- Assemble:
- Arrange scallops in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over them.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until scallops are opaque and just cooked through.
- For extra color, broil for the last 1–2 minutes until lightly browned on top.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
Would you like me to give you a pan-seared or grilled version too?
