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Close-up image of skewered scallops cooking on the grill.

Grilled Scallops

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These grilled scallops will melt in your mouth! Lightly marinated in garlic and lemon juice, this easy recipe is simply delicious. These fool-proof grilled scallops are the perfect way to impress family and friends with your culinary skills at your next summer gathering!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6 servings

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Metal grilling skewers (or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
  • grill

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 pounds sea scallops

Instructions

  • Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add scallops to mixture and toss to coat.
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  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375°-450° Fahrenheit. While grill preheats, remove scallops from marinade and slide 4 to 5 scallops onto each skewer.
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  • Place skewered scallops on preheated grill over indirect heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until scallops are opaque and fully cooked. Remove from grill and serve immediately with desired sides.
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Recipe Notes

  • Feel free to use a meat thermometer to check if your scallops are done cooking! Fully cooked scallops will read at an internal temperature of around 145° Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 187calProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 322mgTotal Carbs: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 5gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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