🐚🧄 Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Serves: 4
Prep: 5–10 minutes
Cook: 10–12 minutes
Ingredients
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1 lb sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Optional: grated Parmesan or breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
1. Prep oven and baking dish
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Make garlic butter
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange scallops
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Place scallops in the baking dish in a single layer.
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Pour garlic butter evenly over them.
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Optional: sprinkle a little Parmesan or breadcrumbs on top for extra flavor and slight crust.
4. Bake
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Bake 10–12 minutes until scallops are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
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Do not overcook — scallops become rubbery quickly.
5. Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little extra lemon juice.
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Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
💡 Tips
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Dry scallops: Pat scallops completely dry for better sear if you prefer broiling or pan-searing before baking.
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Extra flavor: Add a splash of white wine to the butter mixture.
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Broil for a minute: For a golden top, broil 1–2 minutes after baking.
I can also give you a Garlic Butter Scallops with Pasta version or a Crispy Baked Scallops method if you want.
