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Grilled Scallops

These easy grilled scallops are ready in just 10 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled scallop recipe, grilled scallops, grilled scallops recipe, scallop recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 129.7kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sea scallops (frozen and thawed is fine)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • Canola oil or vegetable oil (for the grill)
  • Optional, for serving: fresh lemon wedges; chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Pat scallops dry with a dish towel or paper towels. It’s very important to get out as much of the liquid as possible.
    Uncooked scallops on a tray.
  • Drizzle or brush scallops with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Place back in the refrigerator until the grill is ready (keep scallops cold for as long as possible).
    Process shot showing how to grill scallops.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the grates liberally with an oil with a high smoke point (such as canola or vegetable oil) to prevent the scallops from sticking. Place the scallops directly onto the grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred on the outside and completely opaque.
    Process shot showing how to cook scallops on the grill.
  • Transfer to a serving tray and garnish with fresh lemon and chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
    Square overhead image of grilled scallops on a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the grilled scallops | Calories: 129.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 37.4mg | Sodium: 462.5mg | Potassium: 364.9mg