Grilled sea scallops are a delightful and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The scallops are grilled until they are tender and slightly caramelized, and then served with a refreshing and tangy sauce made with yellow beets, cucumbers, and lime. This dish is perfect for a summer meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both delicious and visually stunning.
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GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH YELLOW BEETS, CUCUMBERS AND LIME
Here's a simple bright dish that's nearly effortless to put together. You make a sort of salad-like relish with onion, cucumber and golden beet, seasoned with ginger and lime juice. Once the scallops are grilled, you spoon the relish over and drizzle with fruity olive oil, along with a shower of chopped sweet herbs. Done and done. If sea scallops are not available, use wild shrimp or halibut or salmon fillets. It is best to cook and cool the beets in advance (even a day ahead).
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets in a baking dish with an inch of water. Tightly cover baking dish and roast for 1 hour or so, until beets are soft enough to yield to a fork and skins easily rub off. Peel beets, let them cool, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Alternatively, peel and dice raw beets, then simmer in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. (Beets may be cooked up to a day in advance.)
- Put scallops on a baking sheet, pat dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle or paint very lightly with olive oil, just to coat the surface. Leave at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb seasoning. (Or refrigerate up to 6 hours in advance; bring to room temperature before proceeding.)
- Put onions, ginger and lime juice in a mixing bowl with a big pinch of salt. Let macerate for 10 minutes or so, then add beets and cucumber to bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat well with juices. Leave to marinate, tossing occasionally, for at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
- Prepare a bed of medium-hot coals for grilling or heat a stovetop grill pan. Lay the scallops on the grill and let them crisp gradually, for 5 minutes or so. Don't try to turn them until they are well browned or they'll stick. Flip and cook for 2 or 3 minutes more, until cooked through, but juicy.
- Transfer scallops to a serving dish in one layer. Spoon beets and cucumbers over the scallops and sprinkle with dill, mint and chives. Squeeze a little more lime juice over everything and drizzle with good fruity olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 561 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED SCALLOPS
Fall in love with seafood when you make these tasty Grilled Scallops. Marinate the scallops for 30 minutes before grilling them to perfection.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dressing, mustard, lemon zest, juice and pepper until blended. Reserve half the dressing mixture for later use. Pour remaining dressing mixture over scallops in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of scallops.
- Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. After about 15 min., prepare rice as directed on package, stirring in reserved dressing mixture before the final standing time.
- Heat grill to medium heat. Remove scallops from marinade; discard marinade. Thread 3 scallops onto 2 parallel skewers placed about 1/2 inch apart. Repeat with remaining scallops.
- Grill scallops 3 to 4 min. on each side or until opaque and lightly browned on both sides.
- Stir nuts and 2 Tbsp. parsley into rice; spoon rice onto platter. Top with scallops and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g
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 SEA SCALLOPS
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
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
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
GRILLED SCALLOP "CEVICHE"
Steps:
- Toss scallops with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl, then thread 4 scallops onto each skewer.
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over high heat.
- Oil grill rack, then grill scallops, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool slightly.
- While scallops cool, cut peel, including white pith, from orange with a sharp paring knife, then cut segments free from membranes. Coarsely chop enough segments to measure 1/4 cup and transfer to a large bowl (reserve remaining orange for another use). Stir in lime juice, cucumber, shallot, jalapeño (to taste), and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- When scallops are cool enough to handle, halve each crosswise (quarter if large), then add to cucumber mixture, tossing to combine. Marinate, covered and chilled, until cold, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH NORI, GINGER, AND LIME
To make scallops easier to grill, we thread them onto sets of two skewers, not one, so they don't spin around willy-nilly when you pick them up.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Seafood Shellfish Scallop Green Onion/Scallion Lime Juice Mayonnaise Soy Free Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl; set lime mayo aside.
- Finely grind nori in spice mill. Transfer half to a small bowl; set aside for serving. Transfer remaining nori to a large bowl and mix in coriander, ginger, and 2 Tbsp. oil. Add scallops and toss to coat.
- Thread 3 scallops onto 2 skewers. (This will keep scallops in place and make them easy to turn. You can also use this method for shrimp and small peppers like shishito and Padrón.) Repeat with remaining scallops and skewers. Season both sides with salt.
- Clean and oil grate, then immediately place scallops on the outside edge of the grill so that the skewers are hanging off the side. Grill, turning scallops with handles of skewers, until grill marks appear and scallops are just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, depending on their size.
- Spread lime mayo on a platter and place skewers with scallops on top. Finely grate zest from lime half over, then squeeze juice over. Top with scallions and sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper and reserved nori.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and firm, with a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
- Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops creates a delicious crust and helps to lock in their natural flavors. Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the scallops and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
- Don't overcook the scallops. Scallops are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Overcooked scallops will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are opaque in the center.
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. The best way to enjoy grilled sea scallops is to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your dish is bursting with flavor.
- Be creative with your garnishes. There are many different ways to garnish grilled sea scallops. Some popular options include lemon wedges, lime wedges, chopped parsley, and chives.
Conclusion:
Grilled sea scallops are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or a main course, grilled sea scallops are sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special meal to prepare, give grilled sea scallops a try. You won't be disappointed!
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