Broiled Scallops
Delicious, perfectly cooked broiled scallops in a lemony garlic butter sauce. A delicious and easy recipe that will soon become a family favorite!
Servings 4
Calories 228
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sea scallops calico scallops, king scallops or potato scallops
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest the zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper, and parsley in a bowl and mix until combined.
- Clean the scallops and remove the side muscle from the scallops if attached. Then thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
- Place an oven rack about 6 inches under the heating element, then preheat the broiler on high (500°F/260°C).
- Place the scallops in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Broil in the preheated broiler until scallops begin to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, flip the scallops, add the butter mixture around the scallops, and return the pan to the broiler. Cook another 3 minutes or until the scallops are golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle with the lemon juice and taste for seasoning. Add more salt as needed before serving.
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Notes
- Use large sea scallops rather than small bay scallops, as the smaller ones will cook much faster.
- Don’t salt ahead – Season the scallops just before cooking as salt draws out moisture.
- Be sure to dry your scallops before cooking. A drier scallop browns much better.
- Do not overcook the scallops, as they will become tough and rubbery. The scallops are cooked when they are opaque in the center.
Nutrition
Calories: 228 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg