Grilled Garlic Butter Scallops

Ingredients

• ½ kg large sea scallops (fresh or thawed if frozen)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a hint of smokiness)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Lemon wedges
• Extra chopped parsley
• Grilled vegetables (e.g., asparagus or zucchini)
• Crusty bread (for soaking up the sauce, optional)