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Garlic Butter Scallops – Tender, Juicy, & Elegant in 15 Minutes Golden, buttery, and bursting with flavor – these scallops are the perfect quick dish to impress your guests (or yourself)! Ingredients: 1 lb large scallops, patted dry 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Lemon wedges, for serving Instructions: Prepare the scallops: Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sea