Garlic Butter Baked Scallops 🧄🧈✨


 


"Tender scallops baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a golden breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a quick and elegant meal!"


Ingredients

For the Scallops:

  • 1 pound large sea scallops (cleaned and patted dry)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For the Topping:

  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet with olive oil.

Step 2: Prepare the Scallops

  1. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and half of the parsley.
  2. Drizzle the sauce evenly over the scallops.

Step 4: Add the Topping