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Garlic Butter Grilled Scallops
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh scallops
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Thread the scallops onto skewers, brush with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the scallop skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and grill marks appear.
- During the last minute of grilling, brush the garlic butter sauce over the scallops, allowing it to melt and coat the scallops.
- Remove the scallops from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top.
- Serve the garlic butter grilled scallops immediately and enjoy!
Garlic Butter Grilled Scallops have a rich history dating back to the coastal regions of France, where skilled chefs first combined the delicate sweetness of fresh scallops with the bold flavors of garlic and butter. This delectable dish quickly gained popularity and spread to other culinary hotspots around the world. Today, it's a beloved seafood delicacy enjoyed in top-notch restaurants and coastal eateries. The key to perfecting this dish lies in sourcing the freshest scallops and infusing them with the irresistible flavors of garlic and butter. For a twist, some chefs also incorporate herbs like parsley or thyme for added depth. For the best version of this dish, head to renowned seafood restaurants in coastal regions like Provence, where the freshest scallops are expertly grilled to perfection.
25 min
4
250 calories
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