Grilled Scallops Lemon Herbs (Printable)
Perfectly seared scallops with lemon and fresh herbs for an elegant, light meal ready in 16 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large sea scallops, dry-packed
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Serving
08 - Lemon wedges
09 - Extra chopped parsley, optional
# How-To:
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 -
- The combination of bright lemon and fresh herbs makes seafood taste like it came from a high end restaurant
- Six minutes from start to finish means you can have elegant food on even the busiest weeknights
02 -
- Dry scallops are non negotiable here because wet scallops have been treated with preservatives and will never sear properly no matter how hot your grill gets
- Overcooking is the biggest mistake you can make with scallops so watch them closely and remove them the moment they turn opaque throughout
03 -
- Room temperature scallops cook more evenly so take them out of the fridge about 15 minutes before you plan to grill
- Dont move them around once they hit the grill those gorgeous grill marks need undisturbed contact to develop properly