Low-Carb • Gluten-Free • Elegant & Easy
If you’re looking for a fast, elegant keto dinner that tastes like it came from a fancy seafood restaurant, these Keto Garlic Butter Baked Scallops are your answer. Juicy sea scallops are bathed in garlic-lemon butter, topped with Parmesan, and baked to perfection. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish is rich in protein, low in carbs, and bursting with flavor.
Serve it with sautéed spinach, cauliflower mash, or a simple green salad for a restaurant-worthy keto meal with minimal effort.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ lbs sea scallops (about 16–20 large scallops)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2. Prep the Scallops
Pat scallops thoroughly dry with paper towels. Moisture prevents browning, so don’t skip this step!
Arrange scallops in a single layer in the baking dish.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble & Bake
Pour the garlic butter evenly over the scallops.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until scallops are opaque and just cooked through.
5. Optional Broil for a Golden Finish
If desired, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes to lightly brown the cheese and scallops.
6. Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
🧮 Keto Nutrition Info (Per Serving – based on 4 servings)
- Calories: ~290
- Protein: ~23g
- Fat: ~20g
- Total Carbs: ~3g
- Net Carbs: ~2g
- Fiber: ~1g