Recipe: Broiled Scallops in Garlic Butter

This is a meal my husband always made…. I loved it so much… we used to have it at least once a month. It’s a variation of a scampi recipe. We served it with rice pilaf and a salad and a crusty bread…. A glass of wine… I was a happy woman.

TIPS

This recipe calls for bay scallops (small), you can also use sea scallops (large)…just adjust the cooking time.

This is also an easy buffet item... you can prepare this very quickly.

This recipe should serve 4.







Recipe:  Broiled Scallops in Garlic Butter 

All you need:

2 lbs. raw bay scallops, rinsed and drained
¼ cup olive oil
1 stick of butter
3 tablespoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Grated parmesan cheese

All you need to do:

Preheat the oven to broil.

Place the scallops in a single layer in an oven proof baking dish.



In a large glass measuring cup melt the butter in the microwave.

Add the olive oil and garlic powder and stir.





Pour over butter-oil mixture over the scallops.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.




Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the scallops are cooked and slightly browned.

Remove from oven.

Sprinkle with paprika.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Serve with rice.