Wood-Fired Grilled Gulf Seafood with Asian Citrus Glaze
A vibrant seafood dish featuring a variety of Gulf seafood grilled over wood fire and finished with a tangy Asian citrus glaze that balances smoky and fresh flavors. This latin american-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs large, peeled and deveined shrimp, large, cleaned scallops, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 large, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 8 large, cleaned scallops
- 4 fillets, about 4 oz each white fish fillets (e.g., snapper)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until well combined to form the Asian citrus glaze.
- Step 2: Pat dry 12 large shrimp, 8 large scallops, and 4 white fish fillets (about 4 oz each). Lightly brush each piece with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 3: Preheat a wood-fired grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat to about 450°F. Grill the seafood for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and grill marks appear, brushing occasionally with half of the citrus glaze.
- Step 4: Remove seafood from grill and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the remaining glaze over the top, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Wood-Fired Grilled Gulf Seafood with Asian Citrus Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Wood-Fired Grilled Gulf Seafood with Asian Citrus Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large, cleaned scallops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Grilled Gulf Seafood with Asian Citrus Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Wood-Fired Grilled Gulf Seafood with Asian Citrus Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Wood-Fired Grilled Gulf Seafood with Asian Citrus Glaze?
Latin American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
