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🧄🧈 Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Elegant. Easy. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delicious.
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✨ Introduction
When simplicity meets luxury, you get Garlic Butter Baked Scallops — a dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with a handful of ingredients and almost no effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, or special occasions, this recipe turns tender sea scallops into golden, buttery bites bursting with flavor.
It’s one of those dishes that impresses every time — and once you try it, you’ll keep coming back to it.
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🌍 Origin & Cultural Significance
Scallops have long been considered a delicacy in coastal cuisines around the world — from the French Coquilles Saint-Jacques, to Japanese sashimi, to Italian seafood pasta. Their delicate, sweet flavor and firm texture make them ideal for a variety of preparations, but baking them with garlic and butter is one of the simplest and most beloved methods.
The use of garlic butter and breadcrumbs is rooted in European culinary traditions, especially Mediterranean and French coastal cooking, where seafood is enhanced, not masked, by bold but balanced flavors.
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🧾 Ingredients & Quantities (Serves 2–3)
1 lb (450g) sea scallops, patted dry
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for crunch)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
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➕ Optional Additions
A pinch of cayenne or chili flakes for heat
1 teaspoon white wine added to the butter mixture
Swap Parmesan for Pecorino for a saltier finish
Add finely chopped shallots for extra aroma
Drizzle a touch of truffle oil before serving (for extra decadence)
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💡 Tips for Success
Use dry scallops (not “wet” scallops soaked in preservatives) — they sear and bake better.
Pat scallops thoroughly dry so they don’t steam and lose texture.
Don’t overbake — scallops cook quickly. They’re done when just opaque.
Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if you want extra browning on top.
Use ceramic or glass baking dishes for even heat distribution.
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🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
2. Dry the scallops well with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer in the dish.
3. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture evenly over the scallops.
5. Top with breadcrumbs and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until scallops are opaque and topping is golden. (Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a crispy finish.)
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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🍽️ Description
These Garlic Butter Baked Scallops come out tender, juicy, and rich, with golden breadcrumbs and melty Parmesan on top. The garlic butter seeps into every crevice, giving each bite deep flavor with a bright lemony edge. It’s simple, elegant, and oh-so-satisfying.
This dish delivers everything: texture, taste, and a touch of indulgence — without hours in the kitchen.
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🧠 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approximate, for 1/3 recipe)
Calories: 280
Protein: 25g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 350mg
✅ Low-carb
✅ High-protein
✅ Rich in B12, selenium, and omega-3s
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🧡 Conclusion
If you’ve never baked scallops before, this is your sign to try. With just a handful of ingredients and under 20 minutes, you can bring the flavor of a fine seafood restaurant straight to your table.
Once you master this recipe, it’ll become a go-to — for holidays, dinner parties, or those nights you just want to treat yourself.
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📢 Recommendation
Pair with:
A glass of chilled white wine or sparkling water with lemon
Creamy mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, or a fresh green salad
Crusty bread to soak up that delicious garlic butter
It’s a simple recipe, but it leaves a lasting impression.
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🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence
Scallops are a lean source of protein, low in fat, and high in essential nutrients. When paired with antioxidant-rich garlic, lemon juice, and a bit of healthy fat from butter — you get a dish that’s both indulgent and nourishing.
This is what healthful indulgence looks like: food that feeds the body and delights the senses.
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