Perfect Grilled Scallops
Ingredients
Marinade
-
8
large
scallops
-
1
tablespoon
fresh minced garlic
-
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
-
1
tablespoon
finely grated onion
-
1
teaspoon
honey
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
3
tablespoons
olive oil
White Wine Sauce
-
3
tablespoons
salted butter
-
¼
cup
diced white onion
-
1
tablespoon
fresh minced garlic
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground pepper
-
1
cup
Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc
-
2
tablespoons
fresh cilantro, chopped
-
2
tablespoons
fresh parsley, chopped
-
1
tablespoon
fresh chives, minced
-
1
teaspoon
lemon zest
-
⅛
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry and place them in a shallow bowl.
- Prepare the marinade by combining garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, and olive oil in a jar and shaking until mixed.
- Pour the marinade over the scallops and ensure they are well coated, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the white wine sauce by heating butter in a saucepan, adding onion and salt, and sautéing until translucent.
- Add garlic and continue to sauté, then add white wine and reduce the heat, allowing it to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in cilantro, parsley, chives, and lemon zest.
- Preheat the grill to medium/high heat and thread scallops onto skewers.
- Grill the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and cooked through.
- Let the scallops rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with cayenne pepper and drizzle with the white wine sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
2
Calories
486
Total fat
38g
Total carbohydrates
11g
Total protein
22g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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