Broiled Scallops
Elevate your seafood dinner game with these perfectly broiled scallops—tender, buttery, and bursting with rich, garlicky flavor. Ready in just 18 minutes, this easy recipe combines fresh scallops with a luscious garlic and lemon butter sauce, seasoned with paprika and a hint of black pepper for a subtle kick. Broiled to golden perfection, the scallops are crowned with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish. Ideal for weeknight meals or elegant entertaining, these scallops are a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or new to scallop cooking, this recipe highlights how simple it is to prepare a restaurant-quality dish right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Scallops
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler to high. Position the oven rack about 6 inches below the heating element.
Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer on a broiler-safe baking dish or sheet.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the butter mixture evenly over the scallops, ensuring each one is well-coated. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil to promote browning.
Place the scallops under the broiler and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are opaque and slightly golden on top. Be careful not to overcook, as scallops become rubbery if overdone.
Remove the scallops from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the broiled scallops hot, alongside your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2561 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1335 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
