GRILLED BAY SCALLOPS

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Growing up in Florida, our family would take our boat out in Tampa Bay and gather scallops. When we returned home, my father would grill them with butter. I think this is the best way to enjoy bay scallops because grilling really brings out their sweet flavor. Serve with extra butter and a lemon wedge.

Provided by Melanie Butler

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ pound bay scallops, or more to taste
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 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.
Remove scallops from butter mixture, reserving excess in the bowl. Cook scallops on the preheated grill using a wire grill basket until golden, tossing occasionally for even cooking, 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, return butter mixture to the frying pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss grilled scallops in warm butter mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 285.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g