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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

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A quick and delicious seafood dish that highlights the natural sweetness of scallops with rich flavors of garlic, butter, and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry Fresh scallops are recommended for the best flavor.
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Use unsalted butter for better control of seasoning.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic will provide the best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice is preferred.

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: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Make sure to pat the scallops dry to help them brown nicely in the oven. Keep an eye on them while baking to prevent overcooking.
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