Grilled Bay Scallops
Grilled Bay Scallops showcase sweet, tender shellfish kissed by the grill and bathed in a lemon–garlic butter with soft onions. The quick marinade and brief cook keep the scallops juicy, while the warm sauce adds bright citrus and rich, savory notes. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a light summer entrée when you want bold flavor fast.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Bay Scallops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and the garlic; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and the salt.
- 4
Place the scallops in a large bowl and toss with the butter mixture. Let stand for about 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove the scallops from the butter mixture, reserving the excess in the bowl. Cook the scallops on the preheated grill using a wire grill basket until golden, tossing occasionally for even cooking, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, return the butter mixture to the frying pan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm while the scallops cook. Toss the grilled scallops in the warm butter mixture and serve.
- Calories 255.54 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 10.37 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 20.55 g 7%
- Total Fat 13.07 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 8.12 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.19 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 85.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.04 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 52.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.01 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.69 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Bay Scallops is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Diced Onion, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 255.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Bay Scallops made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Diced Onion, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Bay Scallops?
- About 20 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Bay Scallops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grilled Bay Scallops healthy?
- Grilled Bay Scallops has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 255.54 calories and 10.37 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.12 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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