Grilled Scallops
These grilled sea scallops are tender and richly buttery, with bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley balancing their delicate seafood flavor. Cooked on skewers or in a grill basket, they make an elegant yet straightforward choice for a summer dinner or special occasion.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Scallops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and salt. Place scallops in a large bowl and toss with the butter mixture; let stand for about 2 minutes.
- 3
Thread scallops onto skewers or use a wire grill basket. Cook on the preheated grill until the scallops turn opaque, turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Return the remaining butter mixture to the saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and keep warm while the scallops cook. Toss or brush the mixture over the grilled scallops and serve.
- Calories 338.24 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 20.43 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 6.03 g 2%
- Total Fat 26.18 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 16.26 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.39 mg High 34%
- Sodium 167.06 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 64.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 46.57 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 9.34 mg Moderate 10%
- 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 Scallops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 338.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Scallops made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Scallops?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 338.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Scallops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Scallops healthy?
- Grilled Scallops has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 338.24 calories and 20.43 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 167.06 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.26 g (81% 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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