Grilled Scallops

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling

12 large sea scallops, side muscle removed 
(Get Diver, or dry scallops if at all possible

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

PREPARATION

Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Toss scallops with 2 tablespoons oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Using a fish spatula or your hands, place scallops on grill, flat side down. Grill, turning once, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve scallops topped with Lemony Salsa Verde .

Lemon Salsa Verde
INGREDIENTS

1/2 lemon (with peel), seeded, chopped,
1 finely chopped small shallot
1 finely chopped garlic clove
Salt and pepper
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Lemon juice

PREPARATION

Combine 1/2 lemon (with peel), seeded, chopped, 1 finely chopped small shallot, and 1 finely chopped garlic clove; season with salt and pepper.

Let sit 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if desired.

 

Last edited by Goose (5/29/2016 6:22 am)