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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

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A delightful dish that combines tender scallops and rich garlic butter for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: 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
  • 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: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 400mg

Notes

Make sure to pat the scallops dry before baking for better texture. You can adjust the garlic amount to your taste and consider a breadcrumb topping for added crunch.
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