Garlic Butter Baked Scallops: A Juicy Delight for Seafood Lovers
Indulge in the taste of the ocean with these succulent garlic butter baked scallops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add parsley and lemon juice to the garlic butter and mix well.
- Arrange scallops in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until scallops are opaque and firm.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the scallops marinate in the garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Pair with a light salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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