Grilled Scallops Lemon Herbs (Printable)
Golden seared scallops with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large sea scallops, dry-packed
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp garlic, finely minced
05 - 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Serving
08 - Lemon wedges
09 - Extra chopped parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Remove the tough side muscle if present.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add the dried scallops to the bowl and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
04 - Preheat the grill to high and oil the grates lightly.
05 - Place the scallops on the grill, leaving space between each. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until they are opaque and have a golden-brown crust.
06 - Remove from the grill, transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Restaurant quality results in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
- The combination of charred edges and tender centers creates that perfect texture contrast most home cooks only dream about achieving
02 -
- Dry scallops are nonnegotiable here because wet scallops have been treated with preservatives and will never develop proper sear marks no matter how hard you try
- Patting them absolutely dry is the secret step most people skip but it makes all the difference between steamed and perfectly seared
03 -
- Room temperature scallops cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Have your serving platter ready before you start cooking because these need to be served the second they come off the grill