Grilled Scallops (Quick & Easy)
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Grilled Scallops (Quick & Easy)
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This recipe for grilled scallops is easy and delicious. Ready in about 25 minutes and bursting with flavor, it's the ideal summer meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops 24 scallops, large
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional garnishes:
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Soak 16 short (8-inch) bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Add them to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Preheat a gas grill, an electric grill, or a stovetop grill pan to medium-high. Oil the grill.
- Thread the scallops onto the skewers. Thread three scallops onto 2 skewers to make them easy to turn.
- Grill until opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon and parsley.
Notes
- This recipe calls for large sea scallops. You shouldn't use small bay scallops in this recipe. They're tiny and are more suitable for stir-frying, ceviches, or salads.
- Extra-virgin olive oil has the best flavor, but you can use a lighter olive oil if you prefer an oil with a higher smoke point.
- If the scallops have a small, crescent-shaped muscle attached to their side, use your fingers to peel it off and remove it. It gets tough when cooked.
- Scallops are done when they are golden brown, firm to the touch, and opaque.If using an instant-read thermometer, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F. America's Test Kitchen says 115°F is ideal since the temperature will continue to climb and reach 130°F.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6scallops
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6scallops | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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