Keto Baked Scallops

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Keto Baked Scallops with garlic butter have an indulgent, rich, and savory taste. This dish has simple and sophisticated flavors, and it is good for a keto diet. These baked scallops are very juicy and tender, and they are infused with delicious garlic butter sauce along with parsley and lemon juice. This dish is prepared quickly in only twenty-two minutes, so it is perfect to make if you have low energy to cook. There are not many ingredients required to prepare this dish; just scallops along with lemon juice, butter, garlic, parsley, and seasoning. These Keto Baked Scallops with garlic butter have lots of protein, healthy fats, and nutrients. We can serve this dish with sautéed greens, zoodles, and cauliflower rice to prepare the keto meal.

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STATS:

  • Cook time: 12 mints.
  • Caloric content: 250 kcal
  • Portion size: 6–8 large scallops
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time of preparation: 10 mints.
  • Course: Dinner
  • Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free
  • Total time: 22 mints.
  • Portion: 2

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking dish or oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Garlic press or knife
  • Spoon or brush

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 large sea scallops
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 pieces of garlic
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SCALLOPS:

  • We have to use fresh scallops for a nice texture in this dish, and it also tastes nice.

BUTTER:

  • We have to use unsalted butter and add the salt as we like.

GARLIC:

  • We have to use fresh garlic to provide a strong taste in the dish.

PARSLEY:

  • It is used to garnish the dish and also adds a herby flavor.

LEMON JUICE:

  • It is used to add a tangy taste to a dish, and it also boosts the richness of the dish.

SALT & PEPPER:

  • It is added to the dish to add taste to scallops.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We have to preheat the oven at 400 degrees F.
  2. Then we can apply oil to the dish and place scallops in one layer in the dish.
  3. We can combine black pepper, parsley, garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, and salt in a dish.
  4. We can put the garlic butter mixture properly on scallops with a spoon.
  5. Bake these scallops for 10–12 minutes until scallops get properly cooked and opaque.
  6. We can broil the dish for one to two minutes additionally and serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Cauliflower rice serves greatly with these scallops.
  • These baked scallops greatly pairs with sautéed spinach.
  • We can also have these scallops with roasted asparagus.
  • Fresh green salad also goes great with this dish.
  • We can also add some zoodles in these scallops.
  • You would drizzle some additional lemon butter sauce.

TIPS:

  • We don’t have to cook the scallops for long time.
  • You have to properly pat dry the scallops for good sear and texture.
  • We can also add some red flakes to make them spicy.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We have to store the scallops in a closed container for two days.

FREEZER:

  • We wouldn’t have to store the scallops, as the texture of these scallops will be ruined.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish with frozen scallops?

  • We can make this dish with frozen scallops, but we have to properly dry them.

Is there any alternative to fresh garlic?

  • We can use one teaspoon garlic powder in place of fresh garlic.

Can I grill the scallops?

  • We can apply the garlic butter on the scallops and grill the scallops for two to three minutes on each side.

Are these scallops good for the keto diet?

  • These scallops are high in protein and have reduced content of carbs, so they are good for a keto diet.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric content: 250 kcal
Net carbs: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 23g
Overall carbs: 2g
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 220mg
Serving size: 6 scallops
Potassium: 360mg