Description
Succulent garlic butter baked scallops promise a luxurious seafood experience that melts in your mouth. Golden-kissed edges and rich, herb-infused butter invite you to savor each delicate, ocean-fresh bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh sea scallops
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) breadcrumbs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and heat the oven to a searing 400F (200C), ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Delicately arrange the scallops in a pristine single layer, avoiding overcrowding to promote even cooking.
- Create a luxurious garlic butter blend by thoroughly mixing melted butter, finely minced garlic, crisp breadcrumbs, nutty Parmesan cheese, and vibrant chopped parsley until ingredients harmonize.
- Enhance the scallops with a gentle sprinkle of salt and pepper, providing foundational seasoning for depth of flavor.
- Lavishly spoon the aromatic garlic butter mixture across the scallops, ensuring each morsel is generously coated with the rich, herbed topping.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven, allowing the scallops to bake for 12-15 minutes until they transform into translucent, tender morsels with a golden-brown crust.
- Once perfectly cooked, remove immediately and garnish with additional fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbal brightness, serving while piping hot for maximum culinary enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are pat dry before baking to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent excess moisture.
- Select fresh, high-quality sea scallops with a sweet, delicate aroma for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on scallop size; larger scallops might need an extra minute, while smaller ones cook faster to prevent overcooking.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg