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Butter and Garlic Baked Scallops Recipe

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4.8 from 131 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Description

Deliciously tender, buttery, and garlicky baked scallops perfect for an elegant appetizer or main course. This recipe combines fresh scallops with a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce, baked to golden perfection and served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

Scale

Scallops

  • 12 medium scallops (clean and dry)

Seasonings and Sauce

  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Sweet paprika, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the scallops evenly and create a lovely baked texture.
  2. Arrange Scallops: Lay the clean and dry scallops evenly in an oven-safe casserole dish, making sure they are spaced out for uniform cooking.
  3. Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon evenly over the scallops to add fresh citrus flavor that will brighten the dish.
  4. Season: Season the scallops to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika, ensuring each scallop is evenly coated for balanced flavor.
  5. Add Butter: Distribute the 2 tablespoons of salted butter in small chunks evenly around the scallops, which will melt and infuse the dish with richness as it bakes.
  6. Bake First Side: Place the dish in the oven and bake the scallops for 9 minutes, allowing them to cook through and begin to take on a golden color.
  7. Flip Scallops: Carefully flip each scallop to the other side to ensure even cooking on both sides.
  8. Season Again: Re-season the flipped scallops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to reinforce the flavors.
  9. Bake Second Side: Return the scallops to the oven and bake for another 9 minutes until the scallops are opaque and tender.
  10. Serve: Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful butter sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure scallops are patted dry before cooking to avoid excess water diluting the flavors.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
  • Adjust seasonings according to personal taste preferences.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
  • Do not overcook scallops as they can become rubbery.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked scallops, garlic scallops, butter scallops, lemon scallops, easy seafood recipe, baked seafood

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