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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet with olive oil.
Step 2: Prepare the Scallops
- 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
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and half of the parsley.
- Drizzle the sauce evenly over the scallops.
Step 4: Add the Topping