Quick Marinated Grilled Scallops
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 78
- Total Fat
- 2
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 6
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 10
- Cholesterol
- 18
- Sodium
- 295
- Total: 30 min (includes marinating time)
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano plus 1 small bunch fresh oregano tied with butcher’s twine to make a basting brush
Olive oil, for marinade
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
12 U-10 sea scallops, cleaned and patted dried with a paper towel
Directions
Special equipment:
butcher's twine- Set up your grill for high heat by building coals evenly on the bottom of the grill.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, garlic, chopped oregano and 1/2 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then add the scallops, tossing to coat. Allow to marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the scallops from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting. Place the scallops on the grill and cook until charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, and using the oregano brush, baste with the leftover marinade. Char on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve.
Cook’s Note
If serving scallops with Potato Zucchini Pancakes, drizzle all with a bit of hot honey for extra deliciousness.