Garlic Butter Baked Scallops: Your New Dinner Favorite

Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a quick and elegant dinner option that seafood lovers will adore.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 scallops

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Scallops

1 pound Fresh Scallops Fresh or thoroughly thawed if frozen

For the Garlic Butter Mixture

4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with plant-based margarine for dairy-free
4 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Crunchy Topping

1 cup Breadcrumbs Feel free to use almond flour for gluten-free
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère
1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, optional but recommended

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Gently pat the fresh scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Combine the minced garlic with melted butter in a bowl until well blended.
Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in another bowl until evenly combined.
Place the dried scallops in a greased baking dish and spoon the garlic butter mixture over each.
Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the scallops.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4scallopsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve scallops immediately after baking for the best taste and texture.

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