Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

• 1 lb fresh sea scallops
• salt and pepper — to taste
• 2 cloves garlic — minced
• ¼ cup butter — melted
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese — grated
• parsley — chopped, for the topping mixture

Method

1. 1

   Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) so it's fully heated before the scallops go in.

2. 2

   Lay the scallops out in a single layer in a baking dish, spacing them apart so they cook evenly.

3. 3

   In a bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley until fully combined.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper, then spoon a generous amount of the garlic butter topping over each one.

5. 5

   Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the scallops turn opaque and the topping is golden brown.

6. 6

   Serve right away, garnished with extra fresh herbs if you like.