Description
Succulent large scallops baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large scallops, patted dry
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Scallops: Place the scallops in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the scallops, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Add the Topping: In another small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the scallops.
- Bake: Bake the scallops in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the baked scallops hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: sea food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg