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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

A delightful dish that combines tender scallops and rich garlic butter for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Place the scallops in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.

Cooking

  • Bake the scallops for about 10-12 minutes or until they are opaque and cooked through.
  • Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

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.
Keyword Baked Scallops, Garlic butter, quick dinner, Scallops, Seafood Recipe