1. Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare scallops:
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Make garlic butter mixture:
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Stir well.
4. Assemble:
Place scallops in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish.
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over them.
5. Add topping:
In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle this mixture over the scallops.
6. Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.
7. Serve:
Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges or crusty bread for dipping.

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💡 Tips
• Don’t overbake — scallops cook very fast! Overcooking makes them rubbery.
• Add a pinch of paprika for color and subtle spice.
• Great served over linguine or with a white wine sauce.