Description
Succulent garlic butter baked scallops reveal Mediterranean coastal cuisine’s elegant simplicity. Delicate seafood meets rich butter and herbs, creating a luxurious dish perfect for special dinners you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large scallops, patted dry
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal environment for perfectly roasted scallops.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter sauce by whisking together melted butter, finely minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a harmonious blend of salt and pepper.
- Arrange the delicate scallops in a single, elegant layer within a spacious baking dish, ensuring each piece has ample room to cook evenly.
- Generously drench the scallops with the aromatic garlic butter sauce, meticulously coating each morsel to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Construct a crispy topping by combining golden breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and vibrant chopped parsley in a separate mixing bowl.
- Lavishly scatter the textured breadcrumb mixture across the sauced scallops, creating a tempting golden crust that will crisp during baking.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, watching for the scallops to transform into opaque pearls and the topping to turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Plate the succulent baked scallops immediately, accompanied by bright lemon wedges to provide a fresh, citrusy contrast to the rich, buttery seafood.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality scallops with a sweet, ocean-like smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels to ensure a golden, crispy topping and prevent watery results.
- Avoid overcooking scallops by watching carefully; they become rubbery and tough when cooked beyond 12 minutes.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg