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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

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An easy and delicious seafood dish that brings out the natural sweetness of scallops, enhanced with garlic, butter, and lemon for rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic will give the best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  3. Place the scallops in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
Cooking
  1. Bake the scallops for about 10-12 minutes or until they are opaque and cooked through.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Make sure to pat the scallops dry to help them brown nicely in the oven. Keep an eye on the scallops while baking, as overcooking can make them tough. You can add different herbs or spices to the garlic butter mixture for an extra kick.
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