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Baked Scallops

These baked scallops are super easy to make and require just 4 ingredients! They're buttery, tender, and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 128kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops side muscle removed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • old bay seasoning to taste
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Discard the small side muscle from each scallop and pat dry the scallops on both sides with a paper towel.
  • Brush each scallop with melted butter and squeeze a little bit of lemon juice over each scallop. Do this on both sides.
  • Season the scallops lightly on both sides with old bay seasoning.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the scallops reach an internal temperature of 125-130 degrees.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Season them on both sides for maximum flavor!
  • Discard the small muscle on the side and dry each scallop with a paper towel before seasoning.
  • Garnish the scallops with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, thyme, dill, or tarragon.
  • Make sure the scallops are all about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Serve them with lemon wedges and melted butter on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 234mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg