Description
Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a delicious and elegant seafood dish featuring tender scallops baked in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with a golden breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a quick dinner or special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen sea scallops (thawed and patted dry)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
. Preheat Oven
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare Scallops
- Pat scallops dry and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Coat the Scallops
- Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the scallops.
5. Add Topping
- In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, paprika, and parsley.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the scallops.
6. Bake
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.
7. Serve
- Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add extra red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Herb-Infused: Mix in fresh thyme or oregano for more depth of flavor.
- Cheesy Twist: Increase Parmesan for a richer, cheesy topping.
- Lemon Butter Sauce: Double the lemon juice for a zesty finish.
- Low-Carb Option: Skip the breadcrumbs for a keto-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keywords: baked scallops, garlic butter scallops, seafood appetizer, easy scallop recipe, restaurant-style scallops