Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa VerdeMichael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
Chop up a lemon—flesh, rind, and all—and stir it into an herby salsa to spoon over sweet charred scallops.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
12 large sea scallops, side muscle removed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Toss scallops with 2 tablespoons oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Using a fish spatula or your hands, place scallops on grill, flat side down. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve scallops topped with Lemony Salsa Verde .
Recipe notes
Back to topSee Related Recipes and Cooking Tips
29 Scallop Recipes for Restaurant-Worthy Dinners at Home
Scallops make dinnertime fancy with very little effort.Our Best Memorial Day Grilling Recipes
A curated list of the best grilling recipes for your Memorial Day cookout.Our Greatest Grilled Seafood Recipes
If it lives in the water, it belongs on the fire.81 Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes
Nothing against cheeseburgers or anything, but sometimes you want some grilled fish and veggies.91 Spring Grilling Recipes We Love
These recipes will bring you back to the glory of the grill this spring.4 Breezy Summer Suppers for Weeknights
This week, lean in to light, fresh, easy dinners and get re-acquainted with eating salad for supper.How to Use a Bunch of Parsley
It deserves to be more than just a garnish.Healthy, No-Brainer Cooking
No marinades, lengthy prep, or long clean-up to see here, folks. These healthy dinners do all of the work.Don't Work Too Hard in the Kitchen This Weekend
It's officially time to be in chill-out mode.
