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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops is an easy 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 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
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 provides 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.
Baking
  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: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mg

Notes

If you have leftovers, store the baked scallops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven at a low temperature to keep them tender.
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