Garlic Butter Baked Scallops - Don't LOSE this Recipe 🥳🧄🦪
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh sea scallops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This high temperature will help achieve a deliciously golden crust on your scallops.
2. Rinse the fresh sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This step ensures that your scallops will brown nicely without excess moisture.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Mix well to let the garlic infuse in the butter.
4. Place the scallops in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the scallops. Make sure each scallop is well coated.
5. Season the scallops generously with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake the scallops in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Look for them to be opaque and slightly firm to the touch. Be careful not to overcook as they can become tough.
7. Once baked, remove the scallops from the oven and pour the remaining garlic butter mixture on top for that extra burst of flavor.
8. Optional: For a pop of color and freshness, garnish your baked scallops with chopped fresh parsley.
9. Serve your garlic butter baked scallops immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top—and enjoy a dish that's bursting with flavor!