Easy Broiled Scallops Recipes

BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Put the scallops onto a container for the broiler.
• Add butter/margarine and olive oil.
• Sprinkle spices onto the scallops.
• Place a few inches away from broiler fire.
• Broil for 12 minutes.
• Turn the scallops over and broil for another 4 minutes.
• Serve as an appetizer or as part of a main course.

EASY BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven for broiling.
• Melt butter, add olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings.
• Add scallops, stir to coat.
• Place in broiler, I use a small cake pan.
• Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more or until done.
• Depending on size of scallops, may take a little longer, mine were dime sized.
• You may sprinkle a little Parmesan after you take out for a little different taste.
• Serve hot, maybe with some crusty bread for dipping.

GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat dry each scallop and lay them on a tray. Sprinkle on some olive oil, coating scallops on all sides. Season the scallops with salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper, making sure that the seasoning covers all sides. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Turn broiler on.
• Rinse scallop and place in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt, melted butter or margarine and lemon juice.
• Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops start to turn golden. Remove from oven and serve with extra melted butter or margarine on the side for dipping.

GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• 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.
• Thread scallops onto skewers, or use a wire grill basket. Cook on preheated grill for about 4 minutes per side.
• Return butter mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss with grilled scallops and serve.

BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the scallops, parsley and basil; cook and stir over medium heat until scallops are firm and opaque. Add the vermouth or broth, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1 minute., Divide mixture evenly between 2 ovenproof 1-1/2-cup dishes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until scallops are firm and opaque and bread crumbs are golden brown.

SLICED BROILED SCALLOPS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH BEURRE BLANC

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shallots, and cook 20 seconds. Add wine, and simmer until it has been reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Add scallops; cover, and cook 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer scallops to a cutting board. Pour poaching liquid though a sieve into a bowl.
• Cut each scallop crosswise into 2 or 3 slices, cutting almost but not completely through. Fan open, and divide among shells. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, and spoon 1 tablespoon poaching liquid over each shell. Sprinkle with salt, and dot with remaining tablespoon butter. Broil until just bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with peppercorns, and serve with lemon wedges.