Garlic Butter Baked Scallops (Print-Friendly Version)
Scallops baked in rich garlic butter with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, ready in minutes for a simple seafood meal.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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450 g large scallops, patted dry
→ Butter Mixture
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60 g unsalted butter, melted
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
07 -
30 g breadcrumbs
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25 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
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10 g fresh parsley, chopped
→ To Serve
10 -
Lemon wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 -
Set the oven to 200°C and allow it to fully preheat before beginning assembly.
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well integrated.
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Place scallops in a single layer in a baking dish. Evenly pour the garlic butter mixture over the scallops, ensuring complete coverage.
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In another bowl, blend the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Sprinkle the mixture uniformly over the scallops.
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Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until the scallops turn opaque and the breadcrumb topping becomes golden brown.
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Serve hot, accompanied by lemon wedges.
# Additional Information:
01 -
For a more pronounced crunch, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
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An extra sprinkle of Parmesan just before baking enhances flavor and browning.