Description
An easy and luxurious seafood recipe featuring tender scallops baked in rich garlic butter with lemon and parsley. A restaurant-quality seafood dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 pound sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a small baking dish.
4. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the scallops.
5. If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top for extra texture.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until scallops are opaque and golden.
7. Serve warm with lemon wedges and a drizzle of extra garlic butter.
Notes
Stuffani’s Note: Always pat your scallops completely dry before baking for the perfect golden sear.
For extra crunch, toast your breadcrumbs before sprinkling them on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Baked Scallops, Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes, Restaurant-Quality Seafood, Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, Healthy Seafood Recipes