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Grilled Scallops

Perfectly grilled scallops on metal skewers with lemon slices and fresh herbs on a plate.
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  1 hr 30 min
  • Cook Time:  6 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 ¼ pounds large scallops
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat parsley leaves
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika and salt. 
  2. Place the scallops and the marinade in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal it shut and refrigerate for 1 hour (see Note).
  3. Preheat the grill on medium-high. Brush the grates with olive oil.
  4. Remove the scallops from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Thread the scallops onto 6 skewers, dividing evenly.
  5. Place the skewered scallops on the grill and cook until opaque, 2-3 minutes each side.
  6. Transfer the scallops to a serving platter. Serve warm garnished with black pepper and parsley with lemon wedges alongside, if using. 

Notes

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for the hour that the scallops are marinating.