Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound large sea scallops, cleaned ((about 12 to 13 scallops))
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 large lemons, halved
  • 1 Mediterranean-style tomato salsa,

Instruction

  • Make the Mediterranean-Style Homemade Salsa according to this recipe. Set aside for now.
  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor gas grill to medium-high heat and brush the cooking surface with olive oil.
  • Pat the scallops dry and brush with extra virgin olive oil and season on both sides with Kosher salt and black pepper.
  • When ready, assemble the scallops on the hot cooking surface and grill for 2 minutes on each side (you should see grill marks). Meanwhile, grill the lemon halves, flesh side down until you see grill marks.
  • Remove the scallops from the heat and immediately squeeze a half lemon all over.
  • Transfer the salsa to serving plates and top with the grilled scallops. Add the remaining grilled lemon to the side. Serve immediately.