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Grilled Scallop Recipes

Grilling scallops provides an exceptional balance of texture and flavor, yielding a beautiful caramelized crust while maintaining a tender, sweet interior. This high-heat, rapid cooking method is ideal for showcasing the delicate nature of sea scallops, ensuring they are never overcooked.

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Featured Recipes

Classic Lemon-Garlic Grilled Scallops

15 min easy

Simple preparation allowing the natural sweetness of scallops to shine, brightened with citrus and aromatic garlic.

large sea scallops olive oil lemon juice garlic parsley

Spicy Chili-Lime Grilled Scallops

18 min easy

A vibrant marinade adds a kick of heat and tang, creating a dynamic flavor profile that pairs well with grilled corn or avocado.

large sea scallops lime juice chili powder cumin cilantro

Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Scallops

20 min medium

Wrapping scallops in prosciutto adds a salty, crispy layer and protects them from drying out, delivering a rich umami depth.

large sea scallops thinly sliced prosciutto olive oil black pepper

Herb Butter Grilled Scallops

15 min easy

Basting with aromatic herb butter infuses the scallops with a fragrant, savory richness as they grill to perfection.

large sea scallops butter thyme rosemary garlic

Mediterranean Grilled Scallop Skewers

22 min medium

Skewered with vegetables and seasoned with Mediterranean herbs, these scallops offer a complete, balanced meal with bright flavors.

large sea scallops cherry tomatoes bell peppers red onion oregano feta

Ginger-Soy Glazed Grilled Scallops

18 min easy

A quick, savory-sweet glaze develops a beautiful char and deep flavor, perfect for serving with rice or stir-fried greens.

large sea scallops soy sauce fresh ginger honey sesame oil

Blackened Grilled Scallops

15 min easy

Achieve a robust, spicy crust with classic blackening seasoning, offering a bold counterpoint to the scallop's sweetness.

large sea scallops blackening seasoning butter lemon wedges

Pesto Grilled Scallops

17 min easy

Tossed in fresh pesto, these scallops deliver herbaceous, garlicky notes with a vibrant finish, ideal for light summer meals.

large sea scallops basil pesto cherry tomatoes pine nuts

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