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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops Recipe

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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a rich and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender scallops baked in a buttery garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a gourmet dinner at home, delivering restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Scallops:

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional Garnishes:

  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the Scallops:

    • If using frozen scallops, thaw them completely and pat dry.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  • Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

    • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
    • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    • Stir in lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and Parmesan cheese.

  • Bake the Scallops:

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Place scallops in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce over them.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the scallops are opaque and tender.

  • Garnish and Serve:

    • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the baked scallops.
    • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan if desired

Notes

  • To prevent overcooking, remove scallops from the oven as soon as they turn opaque.
  • For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
  • You can make the sauce ahead of time for quicker prep.

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