Description
Perfectly grilled large sea scallops served with a vibrant and fresh tomato vinaigrette, creating a light, elegant seafood dish ideal for summer entertaining or a quick gourmet dinner.
Ingredients
Scallops
- 1½ pounds large sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tomato Vinaigrette
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Prepare your grill by heating it to medium-high temperature to ensure a perfect sear on the scallops.
- Season the scallops: Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, then lightly coat them with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the scallops for enhanced flavor.
- Grill the scallops: Place the scallops on the grill and cook each side for 2–3 minutes until they have a light char and are just cooked through, maintaining their tender texture.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, chopped basil, chopped parsley, and finely diced shallot. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
- Serve: Spoon the fresh tomato vinaigrette over the grilled scallops and serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm scallops with the vibrant vinaigrette.
Notes
- Use dry scallops for the best sear and texture.
- Avoid overcooking scallops to keep them tender and prevent toughness.
- This dish pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, steamed rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
