OMG, don’t lose this recipe!
These Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are tender, juicy, and bursting with rich, buttery garlic flavor. Baked to perfection in a lemony garlic butter sauce, they’re elegant enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve them with crusty bread, rice, or a fresh salad, and watch them disappear fast!
Ingredients
1 lb sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the scallops.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and tender (do not overcook).
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, with lemon slices on the side.
Simple, flavorful, and absolutely irresistible—this is one seafood recipe you’ll want to make again and again!