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.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the tough side muscle from each scallop if present.

Step 2

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).

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag and let the scallops marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove the marinated scallops from the dish or bag and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared pan. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the scallops from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges for extra flavor if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	579.4 grams (579.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1065

Total Fat 60.30g	77%
Saturated Fat 9.40g	47%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 4623mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 37.70g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 6.80g
Protein 95.40g	191%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1665mg	35%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 14.0%