Description
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a sumptuous seafood dish that marries the rich flavors of garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this elegant yet straightforward recipe features tender scallops baked to perfection with a golden topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange scallops in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley until combined.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper; spoon the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until scallops are opaque and topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg