Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Discover the ultimate Garlic Butter Baked Scallops recipe, a mouthwatering seafood dish that elevates any dining experience. With tender scallops enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, this dish is both easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, these scallops are sure to impress. This quick and versatile recipe is perfect for any occasion, offering a sophisticated touch to your table while remaining healthy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry.
- Arrange scallops in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and white wine.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the scallops.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over each scallop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until scallops are opaque and topping is golden brown.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scallop (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg