Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Garlic Butter Baked Scallops, a delightful seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from romantic dinners to family gatherings. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh scallops with a rich garlic butter sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping, resulting in an elegant and mouthwatering meal. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your guests or enjoy a special night in with this sophisticated, yet simple, gourmet dish.
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
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the scallops, arranging them in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and white wine; pour over the scallops.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; mix well.
- Generously sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the scallops and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until scallops are opaque and topping is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 125g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg