Description
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a luxurious seafood dish that brings the flavors of the ocean right to your table. Tender sea scallops are enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon. This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for any occasion, from intimate dinners to festive gatherings, ensuring that every bite is a taste sensation worthy of applause.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and saut? minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pat dry the scallops, season with salt and pepper, and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the scallops and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until scallops are opaque and firm.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops (135g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg