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Garlic Butter Baked Scallops


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

Tender scallops baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 pound large sea scallops
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat scallops dry and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over scallops.
  4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until scallops are opaque and cooked through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.