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Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Scallops
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Baked Scallops in Garlic Butter

Tender sea scallops baked in a lemony garlic butter sauce with a pinch of chili flakes. One sheet pan and 8 minutes of prep, with no searing stress.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter scallops, scallops butter garlic, scallops with garlic butter
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb scallops
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted, melted
  • 4 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 2 lemon sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro garnish

Instructions

  • In a small glass bowl add oil, butter, garlic, chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
  • Arrange the scallops in a sheet pan. Pour the garlic butter oil over the scallops, mix with your hands to combine. Add in lemon slices.
  • Bake at 400F degrees for 23-25 minutes. If you want the scallops to have a touch of golden brown, broil for an additional 2 minutes (optional). Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg