Ingredient Fish & Seafood Shellfish Scallop Broiled Scallops 5.0 (3) 1 Review Learn how to broil scallops in this easy recipe. Broiling scallops allows for a hands-off cooking approach while still achieving the same golden crust you would get when searing. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for EatingWell. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 17, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Jennifer Causey Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe What Type of Scallops Should I Use? We use sea scallops for this recipe, which are larger in size than bay scallops. There are two types of scallops sold at grocery stores and seafood markets: bay scallops and sea scallops. Bay scallops are found in shallow waters and bays along the East Coast and are small in size, most measuring 1/2 inch in diameter. Sea scallops are found in deep, cold ocean waters around the world and are larger in size, with some as big as 2 inches in diameter. Sea scallops are typically creamy off-white or a light pink hue. When shopping, look for scallops that are about the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly in the broiler. Be sure to buy dry-packed sea scallops, which are scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP. Scallops that have been treated with STP ("wet" scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful but will not brown properly. How to Prepare Scallops for Cooking 1. Locate the side muscle on each scallop. The side muscle is a chewy, tough piece of fibrous tissue found on one side of the scallop. This is what once held the scallop to the shell. 2. Pinch the piece of muscle between your thumb and forefinger. Gently tug until the muscle pulls away. 3. Pat dry each scallop to remove moisture on the surface. How Do You Know When Broiled Scallops Are Done? The scallops are broiled until just opaque in the center and golden brown on top. Be sure to cook the scallops to an internal temperature of 120°F (use an instant-read thermometer to check). This should take about 6 to 8 minutes or so, depending on the thickness of each scallop. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Preheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from heat source; place a baking sheet on the rack. Thoroughly pat scallops dry with a paper towel; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. When the broiler is preheated, carefully remove the hot baking sheet and arrange the scallops on it, evenly spaced with at least 1 inch between them. Broil until just opaque in the center and golden brown on top, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on size. Equipment Baking sheet Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 138 Calories 7g Fat 4g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 3 scallops Calories 138 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Protein 14g 28% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 27mg 9% Vitamin A 4IU 0% Sodium 473mg 21% Potassium 235mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.