5 from 60 votes
Broiled Scallops
Broiled Scallops presents tender sea scallops cooked under high heat with a buttery sauce blended with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The scallops develop a golden-brown top while staying juicy inside. This broiling method offers a quick way to prepare scallops with bright citrus notes balanced by seasoned butter. Serving with fresh parsley and lemon wedges adds a fresh contrast to the rich scallops, making it suitable as an appetizer or main seafood dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
15
scallops
Calories:
62 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 pound sea scallops fresh or frozen then thawed and dried very well
- parsley for serving, freshly minced parsley, lemon wedges
- lemon for serving, freshly minced parsley, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil and place your oven rack in the middle.
- Stir the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- Place a sheet of tin foil on a medium sheet pan then arrange the scallops on the sheet pan and drizzle half of the sauce on top.
- Broil for 6 minutes then remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the remaining sauce on top.
- Broil for another 1 to 4 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the scallops are cooked through.
- Serve with freshly minced parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
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Notes
- Serve scallops immediately after cooking for best texture and flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; avoid freezing as scallops freeze poorly.
- To reheat, place scallops under the broiler for 30 to 60 seconds until warmed; microwaving is possible but may toughen the scallops.
Nutrition Information
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
67mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
141IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 scallops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.