Honey Broiled Scallops
Elevate your seafood night with these irresistible Honey Broiled Scallops! This quick-and-easy recipe brings together the natural sweetness of tender sea scallops with a caramelized honey glaze featuring soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of garlic and paprika for a perfect balance of savory and citrusy flavors. In just 10 minutes of prep time and under 6 minutes under the broiler, these scallops develop a golden finish that’s crisp on the outside and lusciously moist inside. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with bright lemon wedges, they’re not only a stunning dish but also versatile enough for an elegant dinner or a casual surf-and-turf menu. Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself, these honey-infused scallops are guaranteed to impress!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heating element. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with olive oil or cooking spray.
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 small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, paprika, and salt to create the marinade.
Place the scallops in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the scallops, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let the scallops marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the broiler.
Remove the scallops from the marinade and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve the marinade to use as a glaze.
Broil the scallops for 3 minutes on one side. Flip the scallops and brush them with the reserved marinade. Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the scallops are caramelized and opaque in the center. Be careful not to overcook.
Remove the scallops from the broiler and transfer them to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your Honey Broiled Scallops as a main course or as part of a surf-and-turf meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4197 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 95.6 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1670 mg | 36% | |
*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.
