Grilled Scallops

Grilled Scallops

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb Large sea scallops
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Add the scallops to the bag or bowl. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat.
  • Place the skewers or loose scallops on the grill. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  1. It is easier to thread small to medium size scallops onto skewers to grill them.
  2. If you have extra large scallops, feel free to grill them without skewers.
  3. This recipe works on both an outdoor grill and inside on a grill pan.
  4. 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.

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