Grilled Scallops

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Grilled scallops, cooked on skewers or in a grill basket, are tossed in melted butter with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a succulent seafood treat.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil 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 butter mixture; let stand for about 2 minutes.
3 Thread scallops onto skewers, or use a wire grill basket. Cook on preheated grill until scallops turn opaque, turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4 Return remaining butter mixture to saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss or brush over grilled scallops and serve.