Grilled Scallops Recipe
Our mouthwatering Grilled Scallops and Lemon Garlic Butter are served up with a bright citrus salsa for a light and refreshing dinner!
Ingredients
Bright Citrus Salsa:
- 2 fresh grapefruits diced (with peel and pith removed)
- 1 cup fresh orange diced (with peel and pith removed)
- 1 avocado diced (more, if desired)
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- optional: 1 small jalapeño diced (with seeds and membrane removed)
Scallops & Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 12 large scallops
- olive oil or avocado oil
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- zest of 1/2 a lemon
Serving Suggestion:
- cooked rice of your choice
Instructions
- Make Citrus Salsa: Put all of the salsa ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine - drain any excess juice. Set aside.
- Prep: Bring the grill to a medium-high heat and ensure the grill grates are clean. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill Scallops: Place scallops directly on the hot grates and let cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the grill.
- Melt Butter: In a small skillet, add the 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon garlic, and zest of 1/2 a lemon. Warm on the stovetop over medium heat until fully melted.
- Serve: Enjoy the juicy scallops and bright citrus salsa over cooked rice with a drizzle of the melted butter on top!
Notes
- Dairy-Free: a plant-based butter is a great option to keep it dairy-free.
- Scallops: be sure to use large fresh scallops or, if using frozen scallops, make sure they are fully thawed.
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