Broiler Marinated Scallops
Elevate your seafood dinner with these Broiler Marinated Scallops—delicate, tender sea scallops infused with a zesty, savory marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey. Perfectly broiled to create a golden crust while maintaining their melt-in-your-mouth texture, these scallops are a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in under 40 minutes. This recipe combines simplicity with bold flavors, enhanced by a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Ideal for a quick yet impressive main course, serve these scallops alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a light and elegant meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself, this dish is sure to impress every seafood lover at the table. Keywords: broiled scallops, marinated scallops recipe, easy seafood recipes, quick dinner ideas, golden crust scallops.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sea scallops
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 amount as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the tough side muscle from each scallop if present.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, soy sauce, honey, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Place the scallops in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over them. Make sure all scallops are coated evenly.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag and let the scallops marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 4-6 inches from the heat source. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Remove the marinated scallops from the dish or bag and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared pan. Discard the remaining marinade.
Broil the scallops for 4 minutes, then carefully flip them over using tongs. Broil for another 3-4 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and have a golden crust. Be cautious not to overcook as scallops can become rubbery.
Remove the scallops from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1237 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
