Description
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a quick and easy way to enjoy seafood at home! Tender, juicy scallops with a golden, cheesy breadcrumb topping, all baked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes, this is the perfect dish for a cozy dinner or when you’re hosting guests. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, fresh finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large scallops, patted dry
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the scallops: Place scallops in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, making sure they’re well-coated.
- Add the topping: Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in another bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the scallops.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Dry the scallops well before baking to ensure they cook evenly.
- Feel free to substitute panko for the breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- If you like a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (about 1/4 lb scallops)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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