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Grilled Scallops

These grilled scallops are marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs, then seared to golden brown perfection on the grill. A quick and easy meal option that's simple yet totally satisfying!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Stir to combine the ingredients.
  2. Add the scallops to the bag or bowl. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. You don't want to marinate for longer than that, as the acid in the lemon juice will start to cook the scallops.
  4. Thread the scallops onto skewers. This is optional, if you have very large scallops you can skip the skewers and toss them directly onto the grill.
  5. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat.
  6. Place the skewers or loose scallops on the grill. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • It is easier to thread small to medium size scallops onto skewers to grill them.
  • If you have extra large scallops, feel free to grill them without skewers.
  • This recipe works on both an outdoor grill and inside on a grill pan.
  • Do not marinate your scallops for more than two hours. The lemon juice in the marinade can start to cook the scallops after that point.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 1317mg (55%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Vitamin C 7.6mg (8%) Calcium 172mg (17%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 1317mg 55%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8%
Calcium 172mg 17%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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