Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with one teaspoon of olive oil.

Rinse scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.

In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add a dollop of the lemon parmesan mixture on top of each scallop. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven to bake until the scallops are cooked through and opaque, 15-20 minutes depending on size.

Remove scallops from oven, remove the aluminum foil, and switch the oven to broil. Broil the scallops until the tops turn golden-brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes. Do not walk away from oven. Scallops can burn easily so watch them carefully.

Remove the scallops from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serve immediately, adding fresh lemon wedges for extra flavor if desired.

Enjoy!