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Grilled Scallops and Mushrooms Foil Packets
Grilled Scallops and Mushrooms Foil Packets · ready in 22 min · 4 servings · 290 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Tender, sweet scallops steamed in their own juices with buttery mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs, all sealed in foil for a fragrant, juicy bite kissed by the grill.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 290
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 480 gScallops
- 240 gMushrooms
- 60 gButter
- 8 gParsley
- 12 gGarlic
- 6 gLemon pepper seasoning
Equipment
grill, aluminum foil, chef knife, tongs
Instructions
- Prep foil packets
Gather scallops, mushrooms, butter, parsley, garlic, and lemon pepper seasoning, then lay out heavy-duty aluminum foil on a clean work surface. · 3 min
What to look for: scallops evenly spaced
- Add scallops
Place the scallops in a single layer in the center of each foil sheet to form the base of the foil packets. · 2 min
What to look for: ingredients layered evenly
- Layer vegetables
Top the scallops evenly with mushrooms, butter, chopped parsley, and minced garlic so the butter can melt over everything. · 4 min
What to look for: light, even coating
- Season and seal
Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over the contents, then double-fold the foil and seal all edges tightly to form secure packets. · 2 min
What to look for: tightly sealed edges
- Grill and serve
Grill the foil packets over low-medium heat until the scallops are opaque and firm, then carefully open and serve hot. · 12 min
When it is done: Scallops should be opaque throughout and spring back when pressed.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 290 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 10 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk, molluscs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Scallops
- large shrimp: Grill time remains similar; avoid overcooking.
- firm tofu cubes: Marinate briefly for better flavor absorption.
Mushrooms
- zucchini slices: Slice thick to avoid excess moisture.
- bell mushrooms: Provides deeper umami flavor.
Butter
- olive oil: Use extra virgin for better aroma.
- ghee: Higher smoke point for grilling.
Parsley
- chives: Milder herbal note.
- cilantro: Adds brighter, citrusy tone.
Garlic
- garlic powder: Add sparingly to avoid bitterness.
- shallots: Slice thin for even cooking.
Lemon pepper seasoning
- salt and cracked black pepper: Add lemon zest separately for freshness.
- herb seasoning blend: Choose a low-sodium blend.
