Grilled scallop and orange skewers are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish combines the briny sweetness of scallops with the citrusy tang of oranges, creating a vibrant and aromatic combination that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a romantic dinner. Grilled scallop and orange skewers are also surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. So, fire up your grill and gather your skewers, because we're about to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED SCALLOP AND ORANGE SKEWERS
Prepare half the skewers with fresh bay leaves and half with thyme.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove small muscle from sides of scallops, and discard. Combine juices, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Crush a few sprigs of thyme, and add to marinade. Stir in scallops. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium hot, and place grid 4 inches above coals. Double-skewer scallops, alternating with orange sections. Tuck a sprig of thyme or skewer a bay leaf between each scallop and orange. Lay skewers in a pan, and pour remaining marinade over them.
- Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until scallops are opaque and lightly charred. Serve immediately.
GRILLED SEA SCALLOP SKEWERS WITH CREAMY HOT PEPPER AND GARLIC VINAIGRETTE WITH TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the mayonnaise, cherry peppers, vinegar, 2 tablespoons parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and pepper and puree until fairly smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill for high heat direct grilling.
- Skewer 2 or 3 scallops onto 2 skewers so that the scallops lay flat. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops until well caramelized on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 30 seconds or so. Remove to a platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
SCALLOP SKEWERS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 30 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix first five ingredients to make sauce. Assemble skewers by placing one scallop (or two-three bay scallops) and one piece of scallion on each skewer. (These skewers can be prepped a day ahead and kept chilled in the fridge, then grilled a few hours before party time and kept warm until serving.)
- Brush with ginger soy sauce and cook about two minutes per side or until just opaque. Be careful not to overcook scallops or they'll get a rubbery texture. Continue to brush with sauce throughout cooking.
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES AND HOISIN-ORANGE SAUCE
Provided by Stan Frankenthaler
Categories Ginger Appetizer Orange Scallop Cucumber Carrot Summer Grill/Barbecue Watercress Cilantro Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For sauce:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- For vegetables:
- Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add watercress, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and onion and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes or chill up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
- For scallops:
- Stir coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to plastic bag. Using mallet or hammer, coarsely crack seeds. Combine sesame oil and ginger in medium bowl; mix in coriander seeds, then scallops. Let stand at least 30 minutes or chill up to 1 hour.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 3 scallops onto each of 4 skewers. Brush barbecue rack with oil to prevent sticking. Grill scallops until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Divide vegetables among 4 plates. Top each with scallops and serve, passing hoisin-orange sauce separately.
- Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.
SCALLOPS AND MANGO SKEWERS
Sweet and meaty, fresh scallops are the most user-friendly of mollusks and make for easy summer suppers. Skewer them with bell peppers, red onion and mango, and they can go from grill to table in about 15 minutes flat. The trick to grilling scallops is simple: Err on the side of undercooking since an undercooked scallop is far more enjoyable than an overcooked one. Take the scallops off the grill before they're opaque all the way through.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, seafood, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very hot. Brush the grill grate with a little oil and put it 3 or 4 inches from the heat.
- Thread the scallops through their equators onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternating them with mango, red bell pepper and onion. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill skewers until browned and release easily from the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Take the scallops off the grill before the interior becomes totally opaque.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS WITH PINEAPPLE AND VEGETABLES
Orange juice lights up the marinade with bright flavor, for boneless, skinless chicken thigh skewers that you grill, outside. Each skewer is filled with colorful, healthy veggies and the added bonus of fresh pineapple. Serve over your favorite rice, and add a green vegetable or salad.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine coconut aminos, orange juice, avocado oil, ginger, and chile-garlic paste in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Season marinade with salt and pepper and add chicken pieces. Gently squeeze the sides of the bag, coating all of the chicken with the marinade. Squeeze out as much air as possible, seal, and spread out chicken pieces in a single layer inside the bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, turning the bag a few times during that time.
- Drain marinade into a small saucepan and add pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until marinade has reduced to 1/2 cup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, alternately thread each skewer with chicken, bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and pineapple. Repeat until each skewer is filled.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Set skewers on the hot grill grate. Brush with reduced marinade, reduce heat to medium, close the lid, and grill 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and brush with marinade reduction. Monitor for flare-ups, and move skewers as necessary to manage any flames. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Serve skewers over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 798.8 mg, Sugar 18 g
SKEWERED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-SESAME DIPPING SAUCE
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Sauté Cocktail Party New Year's Eve Orange Seafood Scallop Party Sesame Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For sauce:
- Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix in remaining ingredients. Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.
- For scallops:
- Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Add mint and cilantro; toss to coat. Thread 1 scallop onto each skewer. Arrange skewers decoratively on platter. Serve with sauce.
- Chili-garlic sauce is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
SEAFOOD SKEWERS
"My guests are always impressed when I make these special shrimp and scallop kabobs," says Carolyn Grier of Aurora, Illinois. "They taste great and look spectacular when I garnish the plate with orange slices and fresh parsley."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add shrimp and scallops. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Discard marinade. Place shrimp and scallops on four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and salt. Place scallops in a large bowl, and toss with butter mixture. Let stand for about 2 minutes.
- Thread scallops onto skewers, or use a wire grill basket. Cook on preheated grill for about 4 minutes per side.
- Return butter mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss with grilled scallops and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
GRILLED SKEWERED SEA SCALLOPS
This has everything going for it - it's low-calorie, it's fast, and it's delicious. The scallops need to marinate about 30 minutes, which gives you time to rustle up a nice rice pilaf and salad to accompany it. Then throw on the grill and dinner is served!
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 42m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne together in small bowl.
- Thread scallops and tomatoes alternately on 4 skewers.
- Place on platter and drizzle with marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate, basting once with marinade, about 30 minutes.
- Prepare charcoal for grilling or heat broiler.
- Grill or broil skewers, basting with marinade but not turning, just until scallops are cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
- Place lime wedge on each skewer and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 481.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20
SCALLOP KABOBS
"I'm always on the lookout for recipes that are lower in fat and heart-healthy, too. These kabobs fill the bill. I like to serve them with a fruit salad and a light dessert." Edie DeSpain - Logan, UT
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add peppers; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the tomatoes, scallops and peppers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ORANGE GLAZE
The secret ingredient in these quick and tangy grilled shrimp skewers is orange-juice concentrate, which brings a sweet-tart intensity to the basting mixture that is balanced out by savory onion, sharp pickled jalapeños, and earthy thyme.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add orange concentrate and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then cook until syrupy and reduced to a scant 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Add vinegar and jalapeños; cook 1 minute. Let cool 10 minutes. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze for serving.
- If using wooden skewers, first soak in water 30 minutes, then drain (to prevent burning). Lay 6 shrimp side by side; slide a skewer through head ends to secure together. Thread a second skewer through tail ends. Spread shrimp slightly so there are small gaps between them. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Preheat grill to high; brush grates with oil. Grill bread, flipping once, just until lightly charred and crisp in places, 1 to 2 minutes total. Transfer to a platter or board; brush with oil.
- Brush shrimp with half of remaining glaze and grill, turning once, until opaque and almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Brush with more glaze, turning a few times to caramelize, until just cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from grill and brush with some of reserved glaze. Serve over grilled bread, with remaining reserved glaze on the side.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are firm to the touch and have a briny, fresh smell.
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help prevent them from burning.
- Season the scallops simply with salt and pepper. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavor of the scallops.
- Cook the scallops over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side. This will help them develop a nice sear.
- Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled scallop and orange skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer cookout or party. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the orange segments add a bright and citrusy flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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