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Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops

Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops is an eloquent dish marinated in the juices of a lemon, hint of garlic, wrapped in olive oil with Italian seasonings all grilled to perfection! So simple to make and ready in minutes! 
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
marinating time30 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: garlic scallops, grilled lemon garlic scallops, grilled lemon garlic scallops recipe, grilled scallop recipe, grilled scallops, grilled scallops recipe, how to grill scallops, lemon garlic scallops, scallops with lemon garlic butter
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound scallops
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or the juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine ¼ cup olive oil , 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
  • Season 1 pound scallops with salt and ground black pepper. Add them to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and place it in the microwave to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill or a grill plate to medium-high heat. Grease the grates and place the scallops on the grill. Cook them on each side for about 2 minutes until they are cooked through and have a slight char. Remove them from the grill and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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