Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

Garlic Butter Baked Scallops
Ingredients
For the Scallops:
1.5 lbs (680g) sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Garnish:
Lemon wedges
Additional chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Scallops:

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