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Grilled Scallops with Corn and Charred Pepper Salsa

Grilled Scallops with Corn and Charred Pepper Salsa

Prep: 20 minsCook: 15 mins

Prep

20 mins

Cook

15 mins

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

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This is one of my favorite summer dishes because it comes together in just thirty five minutes and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Grilled scallops are naturally high in protein and incredibly lean, making them a guilt free indulgence, and when you pair them with a vibrant charred pepper and corn salsa, you've got something truly special. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity: you're really just grilling beautiful scallops and throwing together fresh vegetables that shine on their own. Every time I make this for friends, they're amazed at how restaurant quality it tastes, yet it requires almost no fancy technique. The combination of sweet corn, smoky peppers, and bright cilantro lime dressing creates a symphony of flavors that feels both elegant and completely approachable.

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