Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Deliciously baked scallops embellished with garlic, butter, and spices, offering a simple yet gourmet experience. Perfect for any occasion, these tender scallops are ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- casserole dish
Ingredients
- 12 medium scallops clean and dry
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 lemon lemon juice from half a lemon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- sweet paprika to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the cleaned scallops in a single layer within an oven-safe casserole dish.
- Evenly drizzle the lemon juice over the scallops.
- Season the scallops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika according to your taste.
- Cut the butter into small chunks and scatter them around the scallops.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 9 minutes. After that, carefully flip the scallops over.
- Season the flipped scallops once more with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to taste.
- Return the scallops to the oven and bake for an additional 9 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot, paired with crusty bread for a delightful meal.