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!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:6 mins

Total Time:16 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Enjoy your Honey Broiled Scallops as a main course or as part of a surf-and-turf meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	606.6 grams (606.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	794

Total Fat 18.20g	23%
Saturated Fat 2.90g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 4197mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 68.00g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2.20g	8%
Total Sugars 36.60g
Protein 95.60g	191%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1670mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.0%

Protein: 46.7%

Carbs: 33.2%