Description
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a delightful seafood dish that elevates any dining experience. Featuring tender, juicy scallops enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe is both elegant and easy to prepare. With hints of fresh herbs and zesty lemon, each bite promises a burst of flavor that will impress your guests or make any family dinner feel special. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gourmet meal transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant. Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the scallops in the baking dish in a single layer and drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until scallops are opaque and slightly firm.
- Drizzle remaining garlic butter on top and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 scallops (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh thyme or swapping regular butter for lemon-infused butter. A sprinkle of breadcrumbs can add a crunchy topping for extra texture.