🐚 Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
🧾 Ingredients
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450g (1 lb) sea scallops (patted dry)
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3 tbsp butter (melted)
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3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt & black pepper
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2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
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¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
⏱️ Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set to 200°C (400°F)
2. Prep scallops
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Rinse lightly and pat completely dry
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Remove the small side muscle if attached
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Season with salt and pepper
3. Make garlic butter
Mix:
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Melted butter
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Garlic
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Lemon juice
4. Assemble
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Place scallops in a baking dish in a single layer
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Pour garlic butter over them
Optional topping:
Mix breadcrumbs + Parmesan + a little butter, then sprinkle on top
5. Bake
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Bake for 10–12 minutes
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Scallops should be opaque and slightly firm
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Don’t overcook (they turn rubbery fast)
6. Finish
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Sprinkle fresh parsley
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Optional squeeze of lemon before serving
🔥 Pro Tips
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Dry scallops = better texture (very important)
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Use large sea scallops, not small ones
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Slightly undercook — they continue cooking after removal
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Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top (optional)
🍽️ Serving ideas
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With your ribeye steak + baked potato (surf & turf combo)
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Over pasta
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With garlic bread or sautéed vegetables