Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are a luxurious yet simple seafood dish that combines tender scallops with a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. Baked to perfection, these scallops are perfect as an appetizer or a main course, and they make for an impressive, elegant meal.
Ingredients:
For the Scallops:
1 lb (450 g) sea scallops, patted dry
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
For Garnish (optional):
Lemon wedges
Additional chopped parsley
Instructions:
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