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Smoked Scallops

Smoked Scallops

Get that Traeger going and put these Smoked Scallops on the menu for a delicious appetizer or main dish that everybody will be raving about! Lightly seasoned and swimming in a garlic lemon butter sauce - these smoked scallops are a scrumptious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz sea scallops thawed
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay Lemon Herb Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp capers
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • PREHEAT: Preheat your Traeger to 225º
  • PREP: Remove side muscle from scallops (see FAQ for more details) and give the scallops a quick rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with Old Bay (or can even use a pinch of salt & black pepper!). 
    12 oz sea scallops, 1/2 tsp Old Bay Lemon Herb Seasoning
  • SEAR: Heat a cast iron skillet (smoker-safe) over high heat. When hot, add canola oil. Place scallops into skillet and sear on each side for 45 seconds. Remove skillet from heat. 
    1 tbsp canola oil
  • SAUCE: To the skillet, add butter, garlic, lemon juice and capers. Whisk together as butter melts. 
    3 tbsp butter, 2 tsp capers, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic
  • SMOKE: Open your preheated Traeger and place the cast iron skillet on the grill grates. Shut the lid and smoke at 225º for 25-35 minutes. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the scallops with an instant-read thermometer. The scallops are done at 125 degrees F. 
  • SERVE: Serve scallops over pasta or rice and pour garlic butter sauce over the top for a delicious dinner! 

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 5scallopsCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword scallops, smoked, traeger
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