Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

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Ingredients:

1 lb large scallops, patted dry

4 tbsp butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

Warm up the oven: Set the oven temperature to 400°F, or 200°C.

Get the Garlic Butter ready: Combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and melted butter in a small bowl.

Put the Scallops Together: In a baking dish, arrange the scallops in a single layer. Cover the scallops with the garlic butter mixture, making sure to coat them well.

Put the topping on: Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a separate small bowl. Evenly distribute this mixture on top of the scallops.

Bake: The breadcrumb covering should be golden brown and the scallops opaque after 10 to 12 minutes of baking in a preheated oven.

Serve: Serve the baked scallops hot, accompanied by wedges of lemon.