Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Indulge in a restaurant-quality seafood dish with these Garlic Butter Baked Scallops, a quick and elegant recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- - Baking dish
- - Small saucepan
- - Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- For the Scallops
- 1 lb sea scallops pat dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Topping
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- For Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Scallops
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the scallops in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the scallops. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the scallops. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through and the topping is golden brown.
- Step 4: Garnish & Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.