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grilled scallops topped with salsa verde

Grilled Scallops with Meyer Lemon Salsa Verde

Simple and quick grilled served with a fresh and vibrant beet greens and citrusy based salsa. Grilling delivers a buttery and smokey deliciousness that’s enhanced by the salsa.
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
  • ½ cup beet greens
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 12 large scallops tendons removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Use a paper towel to pat dry each scallop. Place them all on a baking rack sitting inside a baking sheet. Refrigerate the scallops until just before grilling.
  • In a food processor combine the zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, greens, herbs, salt and pepper, then puree. Set aside.
  • Heat grill to high heat. Cover the grill so the grates get very, very hot. Open the cover and use a steel brush to clean the grates. Cover again for 2 to 3 more minutes to bring the grates back to high heat level.
  • Remove the scallops from the refrigerator, slide scallops on two skewers and season with salt and pepper
  • Dampen a wad of paper towel with canola oil. Grab the wad with a pair of tongs, and rub the towels along the grates to oil them well.
  • Turn heat down to medium high. Place the skewered scallops on one side of the grill at an angle so you will get diagonal grill marks.
  • Cook skewers for 4 minutes, turn them, cook for 2 minutes more. Brush some of the glaze over the scallops. The scallops should be barely opaque in the middle. Cut one in half if you need to check.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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