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Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops
Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops is an eloquent dish marinated in the juices of a lemon, hint of garlic, wrapped in olive oil with Italian seasonings all grilled to perfection! So simple to make and ready in minutes!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or the juice of 1 lemon
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ¼ cup olive oil , 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
- Season 1 pound scallops with salt and ground black pepper. Add them to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and place it in the microwave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or a grill plate to medium-high heat. Grease the grates and place the scallops on the grill. Cook them on each side for about 2 minutes until they are cooked through and have a slight char. Remove them from the grill and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.