Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
This delicious Garlic Butter Baked Scallops recipe elevates tender scallops with a rich garlic butter sauce, baked to perfection. It’s a wonderful dish that can serve as an appetizer or a main course.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 oven
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Can substitute with other herbs like basil or thyme.
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the scallops in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the scallops, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the scallops in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are opaque and firm to the touch.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Make sure the scallops are dry before applying the garlic butter sauce for the best texture. You can substitute parsley with other herbs like basil or thyme for different flavor profiles. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce. Enjoy!