GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES AND HOISIN-ORANGE SAUCE

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Grilled Scallops with Vegetables and Hoisin-Orange Sauce image

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

Sauce
1 8.5-ounce jar hoisin sauce sauce*
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
Vegetables
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*
1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla)*
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
3/4 cup cilantro leaves (from large bunch)
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
Scallops
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
12 large sea scallops
Vegetable oil

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.

Leelah Hayes
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I'm not a big fan of hoisin sauce, but I really liked the sauce in this recipe. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Trevor Spencer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover scallops. I always have a few leftover after making seafood chowder, and this is a great way to use them up.


Kanamboh
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Enabulele Adesuwa
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Rosemarie Kay
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was delicious and the scallops were cooked perfectly.


Dipendra chaudhary
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These scallops were amazing! I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


ann wolfe
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the scallops always turn out perfectly.


Michelle Morgan
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


uhoh alexis
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again next time and cook the scallops for less time.


Zack Perkins
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This was my first time grilling scallops and they turned out amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the vegetables were grilled to perfection.


Shirley Wood
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out great. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Melat Habtom
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The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy seafood dish.


RAKIB SUITAN
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These grilled scallops were a hit at my last dinner party! The hoisin orange sauce was tangy and sweet, and the vegetables were perfectly grilled. I'll definitely be making this dish again.