Grilled Scallops with Mediterranean-Style Tomato Salsa

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    1248 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Grilled Scallops with Mediterranean-Style Tomato Salsa

These Grilled Scallops with Mediterranean-style tomato salsa are easy to make at home for a quick dinner that feels even fancier than your favorite restaurant. Perfect for guests, date night, or any special occasion! Make the salsa or any sides ahead of time, the scallops will take no more than 5 minutes to cook.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound sea scallops about 12 to 13 scallops, large, cleaned
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 lemons large, halved

For the Fresh Tomato Salsa

  • 1 tomato salsa follow this recipe, Mediterranean-style

Instructions

  1. Make the Mediterranean-Style Homemade Salsa according to this recipe. Set aside for now.
  2. Heat a grill pan or outdoor gas grill to medium-high heat and brush the cooking surface with olive oil.
  3. Pat the scallops dry and brush with extra virgin olive oil and season on both sides with Kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. When ready, assemble the scallops on the hot cooking surface and grill for 2 minutes on each side (you should see grill marks). Meanwhile, grill the lemon halves, flesh side down until you see grill marks.
  5. Remove the scallops from the heat and immediately squeeze a half lemon all over.
  6. Transfer the salsa to serving plates and top with the grilled scallops. Add the remaining grilled lemon to the side. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tip for grilled scallops on the outdoor grill: before you arrange the scallops on your outdoor grill, thread them on skewers. The skewers will make them more manageable to turn and will prevent any precious scallops from falling in between the grates.  
  • Leftovers and storage: Scallops are best served immediately, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Do not reheat them as they will turn rubbery.
  • Nutrition information is a best estimate for the scallops only.
  • Visit Our Shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils and spices. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 124.8kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8.6g (3%) Protein 14.3g (29%) Fat 4.2g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g (4%) Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g (13%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 27.2mg (9%) Sodium 736.4mg (31%) Potassium 307.1mg (7%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 1.4g (3%) Vitamin A 15.3IU (0%) Vitamin C 28.6mg (32%) Calcium 21.1mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1248 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 124.8kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8.6g 3%
Protein 14.3g 29%
Fat 4.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 27.2mg 9%
Sodium 736.4mg 31%
Potassium 307.1mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 1.4g 3%
Vitamin A 15.3IU 0%
Vitamin C 28.6mg 32%
Calcium 21.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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