Scallops seem fancy but are honestly easy to make!
What Are Scallops?
Scallops are mollusks that come in large and petite sizes.
Smaller scallops are called bay scallops and are great in seafood chowder, cooked in sauce, or added to pasta dishes. Larger scallops are called sea scallops and are often served wrapped in bacon, cooked in foil, or threaded onto skewers and grilled, kebab style!
Ingredients/Variations
Like shrimp scampi, these scallops have a very basic preparation. A bit of lemon, some garlic, and olive oil. SCALLOPS Use larger sea scallops in this recipe. SEASONINGS Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper are used to flavor these scallops! I’ve included a few of our favorite variations in the recipe below as well.
How to Make Grilled Scallops
Just see how easy it is to make grilled scallops!
Serving Suggestions
Grilled scallops are the star of the show and are great with simple sides like oven roasted asparagus or sesame ginger snap peas. A simple pasta dish with a fresh light sauce or pesto is great too.
Tips for Perfect Scallops
Thaw frozen scallops in the refrigerator and drain any liquid. Dab them dry before marinating. Choose uniformly shaped scallops so they cook at the same rate. Do not overcook. Scallops should be opaque, firm, and lightly browned on the edges.
Once cooked, scallops will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days. The best way to reheat them is to heat a little olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat so they reheat slowly.
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