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Bay Scallops recipe on a white plate.

Bay Scallops Recipe with Lemon Butter

Julie Wunder
This Lemon Butter Broiled Bay Scallops Recipe is rich, flavorful, and super simple to prepare with only 4 ingredients in less than 15 minutes.  These sweet bites of seafood are fuss-free and a perfect way to enjoy a restaurant-quality taste of the sea at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course American, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • In a medium baking dish, add the melted butter, garlic, and lemon. Mix together.
  • Place the scallops in the dish in a single layer.
    Bay Scallops recipe process photo.
  • Broil about 6 inches from the burner for 3-5 minutes or until the scallops are opaque.
    Bay Scallops recipe in a baking dish.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve imediatley.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.  These are best enjoyed fresh but can be used for meal prep lunches or a quick and easy protein.
 
Freezing
I would not freeze the cooked bay scallops because they would turn rubbery.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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