Garlic Butter Baked Scallops 🦪🍋✨
**Ingredients:
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
**Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and place them in the dish.
3. Prepare the garlic butter by mixing melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Drizzle the garlic butter over the scallops.
5. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, paprika, and parsley. Sprinkle over the scallops.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until scallops are opaque and topping is golden brown.
7. Broil for 2 minutes for extra crispiness, if desired.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
**Servings: 4
**Calories (per serving): ~250-300
Enjoy these buttery, garlicky scallops with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad!