Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Ingredients:
·
1 lb
(450g) sea scallops
·
4 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
·
3-4
garlic cloves, minced
·
1 tbsp
lemon juice
·
1/4 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
·
1/4 cup
breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
·
1/4 tsp
paprika
·
1/4 tsp
salt (or to taste)
·
1/4 tsp
black pepper
·
2 tbsp
fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
·
Lemon
wedges for serving
Instructions:
1.
Preheat Oven
1.
·
Preheat
your oven to 400°F (200°C).
1.
2. Prepare the Scallops
·
Rinse
the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure to
remove the side muscle if still attached.
1.
3. Garlic Butter Sauce
·
In a
small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
1.
4. Arrange Scallops
·
Place
the scallops in a baking dish in a single layer, making sure they aren’t too
close together.
1.
5. Topping
·
Drizzle
the garlic butter sauce over the scallops.
·
In a
separate bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
·
Sprinkle
this mixture evenly over the scallops.
1.
6. Bake
·
Bake
the scallops in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until they are cooked
through and the topping is golden brown. If you want extra crispiness, broil
for an additional 1-2 minutes.
1.
7. Serve
·
Garnish
with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Enjoy
these delicious Garlic Butter Baked Scallops with a side of pasta, salad, or
crusty bread!
