Here’s a rich, restaurant-style recipe for Garlic Butter Baked Scallops—quick to make and packed with flavor.
🧄🧈 Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
🧾 Ingredients
- 500 g scallops (cleaned, patted dry)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set your oven to 200°C (400°F). - Prepare garlic butter
In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. - Arrange scallops
Place scallops in a baking dish in a single layer. - Add flavor
Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the scallops. - Optional topping
Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and sprinkle on top for a crispy finish. - Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until scallops are opaque and tender.
(Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden crust.) - Serve
Serve hot with extra lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook—scallops turn rubbery quickly.
- Use fresh scallops if possible for the best texture.
- Pair with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant plating version, air fryer method, or a spicy Cajun twist.
