This is one of our favorite recipes. Crispy on the outside, buttery on the inside, and bursting with lemon flavor, this recipe is as simple as it gets with only 5 ingredients and 6 minutes to make! Whether you’re using a stovetop skillet or your outdoor griddle, you’ll get restaurant-quality results at home with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen scallops
- Coarse ground kosher salt
- Coarse ground black pepper (we used 16-mesh)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Scallops
- Place scallops on a paper towel and pat dry on both sides
- We used frozen scallops in our recipe since we’re landlocked here in the Midwest, but if you can find fresh, use fresh!
- Season with salt and pepper on both sides
- Place scallops on a paper towel and pat dry on both sides
- Prep Your Cooking Surface
- Heat your griddle or cast iron pan to about 600°F. We used the Hooray Hurtado Smokebox with the griddle attachment.
- Once hot, spread olive oil over the top so your scallops don’t stick
- Cook the Scallops
- Place the scallops and cook for 3 minutes
- Flip, drizzle with lemon juice, and cook another 3 minutes
- Serve and Enjoy!
This simple scallop recipe delivers a perfect sear every time. Golden crust outside, tender and buttery inside. It’s an easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner or impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
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