Best 8 Grilled Sea Scallop Skewers With Creamy Hot Pepper And Garlic Vinaigrette With Toasted Breadcrumbs Recipes

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Grilled Sea Scallop Skewers, a delectable seafood treat, tantalize taste buds with their succulent, tender texture and sweet, delicate flavor. These skewers offer a delightful combination of flavors, textures, and aromas, making them a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. The creamy hot pepper and garlic vinaigrette adds a touch of spice and heat, while the toasted breadcrumbs provide a crispy, savory element. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS



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I love scallops and got this recipe from the local grocery store, Dierbergs. I haven't tried it yet, but think it sounds great over rice.

Provided by karen

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces frozen sea scallops, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon lime zest or 1 teaspoon lemon peel

Steps:

  • Thread scallops onto skewers. If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes before using.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and then rub onto scallops.
  • TO GRILL: Place on oiled grill over hot coals. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque throughout.
  • TO BROIL: Place on broiler pan and broil 4-5 inches from heat source for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque throughout.

GRILLED SKEWERED SEA SCALLOPS



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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

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb sea scallops (as uniform in size as possible)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, stemmed
1 lime (cut into quarters or slices)

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

GRILLED SCALLOP AND ORANGE SKEWERS



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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

2 pounds large sea scallops, rinsed
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme
5 small oranges, cut into eighths
20 fresh bay leaves

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 SCALLOPS



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This is my Mom's easy recipe for scallop lovers. It is simple, quick, and delicious. The only tools you need are a grill and a grilling basket.

Provided by MAINJUMP

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup butter
⅔ cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 ½ pounds sea scallops
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

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 SEA SCALLOP AND SHIITAKE SKEWERS



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Grilled shiitake mushrooms are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and pair nicely with sea scallops. I like to serve them with roasted broccoli, but roasted potatoes are a good choice too.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
8 wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in a bowl. Add soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir to coat.
  • Place scallops, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a separate bowl. Stir to coat.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water while mushrooms and scallops marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread mushrooms and scallops onto separate skewers. Grill until mushrooms soften scallops are opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Cook mushrooms for 1 to 2 minutes more if needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 736.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

SEAFOOD SKEWERS



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"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

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Pepper to taste
16 uncooked large shrimp (about 1/2 pound), peeled and deveined
8 sea scallops (about 1/2 pound)
Hot cooked rice

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

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large sweet red peppers
1 1/2 pounds sugar or snap peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
24 sea scallops, about 1 1/4 pounds total weight; if too large, cut them in half crosswise
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red hot-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, like Ricard or Pernod
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill.
  • Place the peppers under the broiler or on the grill. Cook them on all sides until the skin is well charred. When cool enough to handle, split the peppers in half, core them and discard the charred skin and the seeds. Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with papers towels and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Remove and discard the ends of the snap peas.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the peas, cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the scallops, the red peppers, shallots, garlic, thyme, pepper flakes, liqueur, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring and tossing over high heat for 4 minutes or until the scallops are cooked through. Do not overcook. Sprinkle with the coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1002 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SCALLOP KABOBS



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"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

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
Dash garlic powder
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds sea scallops
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes

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

Tips:

  • Choose the Freshest Scallops: Opt for plump, opaque, and slightly firm scallops with a sweet, briny aroma. Avoid any with a slimy texture or off odor.
  • Properly Clean the Scallops: Before cooking, remove the side muscle (if present) from each scallop and rinse them thoroughly with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels to prevent splattering during grilling.
  • Skewer the Scallops Wisely: For even cooking, skewer the scallops lengthwise through the thickest part. Leave a small gap between each scallop to ensure proper heat distribution.
  • Use High-Quality Vinaigrette: The creamy hot pepper and garlic vinaigrette is a key component of this dish. Make sure to use good quality olive oil, flavorful hot peppers, and fresh herbs for the best results.
  • Toast the Breadcrumbs: Toasted breadcrumbs add a delightful crunchy texture to the dish. Toast them in a pan with some butter or olive oil until golden brown and fragrant.

Conclusion:

Grilled sea scallop skewers with creamy hot pepper and garlic vinaigrette and toasted breadcrumbs are an exquisite appetizer or main course that combines the delicate flavors of the sea with a vibrant and flavorful dressing. The scallops, cooked to perfection, are tender and juicy, while the vinaigrette adds a delightful spicy kick. The toasted breadcrumbs provide a crispy and savory element that complements the scallops beautifully. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or a special dinner party, these grilled sea scallop skewers are a must-try!

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