Grilled Scallops Lemon Herbs (Printable)
Succulent seared scallops with zesty lemon and fresh herbs for a refined, quick meal.
# 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 (optional)
# Directions:
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 Hints:
01 -
- These scallops come together in under 20 minutes but taste like something from a high end restaurant
- The marinade is simple but transformative, letting the sweet seafood flavor shine while adding just enough brightness
02 -
- Wet scallops treated with preservatives will never sear properly and often taste strangely sweet, so always ask for dry scallops specifically
- The moment they turn opaque throughout, they're done, because even thirty seconds too long transforms them from tender to rubbery
03 -
- Don't move the scallops once they hit the grill, let them develop that crust undisturbed and they'll release naturally when ready
- If your scallops vary significantly in size, group the larger ones together and give them an extra 30 seconds per side