Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¾cupbutter

  • cupchopped onions

  • 3clovesgarlic, chopped

  • ¼cupfresh lemon juice

  • 1pinchsalt

  • 1 ½poundssea scallops

  • cupchopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and 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 butter mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss or brush over grilled scallops and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
24g
31%
Saturated Fat
15g
74%
Cholesterol
99mg
33%
Sodium
349mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
20g
40%
Vitamin C
14mg
15%
Calcium
46mg
4%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
440mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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