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Quick and Easy Grilled Scallops

Grilled Scallops are simple, yet full of flavor! Enjoy this yummy appetizer any day of the year!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sea scallops thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges and parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Dab scallops dry with a paper towel.
  2. Combine olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice (and any additions below if using). Toss with scallops and let rest a few minutes while grill preheats.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  4. Once the grill is heated, oil the grates by adding oil to a paper towel and using tongs to rub the oil on the grates.
  5. Remove scallops from the marinade (discard marinade) and season scallops with salt & pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side or just until opaque.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Optional Marinade Additions (choose 1)
  • ¼
  • ¼
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest (for a stronger lemon flavor)
  • If your scallops are on the smaller side, thread them on a skewer to keep them from slipping into the grates. If using wood skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes first so they don't burn on the grill.
  • To reheat, saute in a pan over medium heat with a little olive oil until heated through. 
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest (for a stronger lemon flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon each fresh chopped basil and parsley
  • replace lemon juice with lime juice and add 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro

Nutrition Information

Calories 142 (7%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142 7%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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