Description
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops is a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood dish that features tender scallops baked in a savory garlic butter sauce with a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Sea Scallops:
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops (patted dry)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish or skillet.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Arrange scallops: Place scallops in the dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Add topping: Combine Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, then sprinkle over the scallops.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until scallops are cooked through and topping is golden.
- Garnish and serve: Broil briefly for a crispier top, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat scallops dry before cooking for better searing and texture.
- Pair with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
