Broiled Scallops With Sweet Lime Sauce
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Bay scallops tossed in honey, fresh lime juice, and olive oil, then broiled until opaque and glazed. Finished with grated lime zest. A light, healthy seafood dinner in just 15 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
5 minREADY
15 minWhen you need dinner on the table fast and you want it to feel special, this is the recipe to reach for.
Bay scallops get tossed in a quick glaze of honey, fresh lime juice, and olive oil, arranged in a single layer, and broiled for about 6 minutes total.
That’s it.
The honey caramelizes under the heat while the lime keeps everything bright and zippy.
A final shower of grated lime zest and a squeeze from a fresh wedge right before serving wakes up the whole plate.
Pro Tips
- Pat the scallops completely dry before tossing them in the glaze. Wet scallops steam instead of searing and you’ll miss out on that golden caramelization.
- Don’t crowd the pan. A single layer with space between each scallop lets the heat circulate and brown them evenly.
- Watch the time closely. Bay scallops are small and cook fast. One extra minute can turn them from tender to rubbery.
- Pour every drop of the pan juices over the plated scallops. That concentrated honey-lime liquid is too good to leave behind.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the broiler.
Position the rack 4 inches from the heat source.
Cover a broiler pan or cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
Spray generously with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice and oil.
Add the scallops and toss gently to coat with the honey mixture.
Arrange the scallops in a single layer on the prepared broiler pan or baking sheet.
Broil until opaque throughout when tested with a tip of a knife, about 5 minutes.
Turn the scallops over and broil for another minute.
Divide the scallops onto 4 warmed plates.
Pour any juices from the broiler pan or baking sheet over the scallops.
Sprinkle with grated lime peel and serve with a lime wedge.
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