Grilled Scallops

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Learn how to grill scallops with this tasty, quick recipe. You can use a gas or charcoal grill to make these grilled scallops. Serve with pasta, risotto or over a salad for a healthy meal.

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Karen Rankin
Karen Rankin
Karen Rankin

Karen Rankin is a recipe tester, developer and food stylist. She is also a writer whose work has appeared in EatingWell, Southern Living, MyRecipes, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Food & Wine. She has served as a food stylist for many of those same brands and produces a series of videos for Southern Living called Tips from the Test Kitchen.

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Grilled Scallops
Photo: Victor Protasio
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 pound dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 cups baby arugula

Directions

  1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (450°F to 500°F). Combine butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High until the butter melts, about 30 seconds. Stir to blend the ingredients; set aside.

  2. Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Gently toss together the scallops and oil in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Place the scallops on oiled grill grate; grill, uncovered, until grill marks appear and the scallops are just opaque in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  3. Divide arugula among 4 plates; top with the scallops and drizzle evenly with the butter mixture.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 3 scallops
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 28%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Vitamin A 764IU 15%
Sodium 335mg 15%
Potassium 339mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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