Savor these mouth-watering, smokey lemon-garlic scallops cooked to perfection on a pellet grill. This easy recipe features juicy scallops combined with a zesty, herby butter sauce that will make your taste buds dance!
Place a large cast iron pan on the grill grates to preheat.
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Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper.
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Add olive oil to the preheated cast iron skillet in the pellet grill.
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Place the scallops in the skillet, close the grill lid, and sear them for 5-8 minutes, until golden brown.
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Flip the scallops, close the lid again, and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
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Quickly add butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the cast iron pan.
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Cook scallops in the butter sauce for another 5 minutes.
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Carefully remove the hot cast iron pan with the scallops when they reach about 120°F, measured with an internal read thermometer (they should rise to 125°F when served).