Here’s an easy, elegant Garlic Butter Baked Scallops recipe—tender scallops with a rich, buttery topping 🧄🧈🐚
🧄🧈 Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (panko works best)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange scallops in a single layer in the baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley.
- Spoon garlic butter mixture evenly over scallops.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until scallops are opaque and topping is golden.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Add a pinch of paprika or red pepper flakes for heat
- Use white wine (1–2 tbsp) in the butter mixture for depth
- Serve over pasta, rice, or risotto
- Works great with shrimp too
If you want, I can also share a creamy baked scallop casserole or a low-carb version without breadcrumbs 😊
