Scallops a la Plancha

By
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 02/7/23
Scallops a La Plancha

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Prep: 6 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 11 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
603 Calories
7g Fat
145g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 603
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 486mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 145g 53%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Protein 3g
Calcium 105mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Scallops a la Plancha is a quick and easy way to cook scallops on the grill without having to use a plank, not to mention, the perfect thing to serve guests. 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) large scallops
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon/15 mL minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons/30 mL olive oil

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine lemon juice, salt, pepper flakes, minced onion, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Add scallops and coat with the mixture.

  3. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Place plancha onto the grill and allow it to heat until it begins to smoke. Add olive oil and heat for an additional 1 minute.

  4. Place scallops (with lemon juice mixture) onto the pan and let them cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Once scallops are cooked through (internal temperature of 130 F) and they look opaque in color, remove the pan from heat and set onto a wooden or heat-resistant surface.

  5. Top with chopped parsley and serve.