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Lemon Butter Grilled Scallops Recipe

Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 medium dry sea scallops (about 1 lb)
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 medium lemons
  • 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 wooden skewers

Instructions

  • Prepare the wooden skewers by soaking them in water for one hour.
  • Preheat your Z Grills pellet smoker to two distinct grill zones: one medium (325°F-350 °F) and one medium-high (375°F-450°F).
  • While your pellet smoker preheats, prepare the scallops. Gently peel away the side muscle from each scallop, if needed. Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
  • Carefully thread four scallops onto each skewer and place them in the fridge.
  • When the grill is preheated, place a small saucepan over the medium heat zone. Add butter to pan and cook, occasionally stirring, until the butter is brown and nutty (4-5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and immediately add minced garlic and the juice from half a lemon. Season to taste with kosher salt and more lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Prepare the grill grates over the medium-high heat zone by rubbing them with a paper towel soaked in vegetable oil.
  • Lightly brush the scallops on both sides with vegetable oil. Then, lightly salt them with ½ tsp of kosher salt.
  • Grill uncovered until you see dark grill marks on the bottom of the scallops (about 3 minutes). Then, flip and grill for 2-3 minutes more until the scallops are just barely cooked through.
  • Transfer scallops to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon garlic butter. Serve with lemon wedges.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seafood