
Quick Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
80% authentic · American
A simplified version of baked scallops, focusing on a quick garlic butter sauce for maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- Sea scallops1 lb
- Butter, melted4 tbsp
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Fresh chives, chopped1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the scallops dry.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Arrange scallops in a single layer in a baking dish or individual ramekins.
- 4
Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the scallops.
- 5
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until scallops are opaque and lightly golden.
- 6
Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately.



