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Baked Garlic Butter Scallops

These baked garlic butter scallops are elegant, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special appetizer, this quick oven-baked recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth seafood with a crisp, golden topping in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh sea scallops
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley.
  4. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture evenly over them.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until scallops are opaque and topping is golden.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/baked-garlic-butter-scallops/

Notes

  • Be sure not to overbake scallops—they should just turn opaque in the center.
  • Drying the scallops helps the topping stay crisp.
  • You can use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.