Zesty Grilled Lemon Scallops (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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About 1¼ pounds of plump sea scallops
→ Marinade & Seasonings
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Good quality olive oil, ¼ cup
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Lemon juice squeezed fresh, 2 tablespoons
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1 teaspoon of kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon of black pepper, freshly ground
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1 teaspoon of flavorful Italian herb mix
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2 teaspoons of garlic, finely chopped
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon of parsley, freshly chopped
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Lemon slices for serving
# Instructions:
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Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and chopped garlic in a big bowl or zip-top bag until everything's well mixed.
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Put your scallops in the mixture and make sure they're all covered nicely. Close your container and pop it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes but don't go over 2 hours or the lemon juice might start cooking your tender scallops.
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If you've got smaller scallops, stick them on skewers so they're easier to flip. Bigger ones can go straight on the grill. While you're doing this, heat up your grill or grill pan to medium-high.
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Throw your scallops on the hot grill surface. They only need about 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown outside and completely opaque inside.
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Scatter fresh parsley over your hot scallops and bring them to the table right away with lemon slices on the side for extra zing.
# Notes:
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You'll find skewers work better with the smaller and medium scallops
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The jumbo scallops can be placed right on the grill
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Works just as well on an outdoor barbecue or an indoor grill pan
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Don't soak them more than 2 hours as the citrus will start to cook them