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Grilled Scallops

A plate of grilled scallops on metal skewers with lemon slices and parsley
  • 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.


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