Baked Garlic Butter Scallops: Make This Delectable Dish!
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A delicious and easy recipe for baked garlic butter scallops, perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange the scallops in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the scallops, ensuring each one is coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve the scallops over a bed of cooked quinoa or pasta for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg