Grilled Seafood
Experience the mouthwatering goodness of grilled seafood with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings friends and family together for a delightful dining experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb dry scallops
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs until well combined.
- Marinate the Seafood: Add shrimp, scallops, and fish fillets to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Grill the Seafood: Place marinated seafood onto the grill. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Grill scallops and fish fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Serve It Up: Transfer grilled seafood to a serving platter. Drizzle with additional lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
- Enjoy!: Gather around the table with loved ones and savor every delicious bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz of grilled seafood
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating red pepper flakes into the marinade for some heat. Feel free to swap seafood types based on availability; just ensure they are suitable for grilling.