MOROCCAN SEA SCALLOPS

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Found this in a cooking magazine I picked up, and it looks amazing (simple, too, because I can use the indoor grill)! Posting it so I don't lose it. Just in time for ZWT II, too.

Provided by Muffin Goddess

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt, if you can find it)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
12 sea scallops (approx. 1 lb, the large ones)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup shallot, minced
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, minced
12 ounces grape tomatoes, halved (may use cherry tomatoes)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon, zest of, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Coat grill with nonstick spray and preheat to medium-high (I'm guessing about 350ºF on a Foreman grill).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the first ten ingredients (from yogurt to fresh ground pepper). Add scallops and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and fresh ginger. Saute for about 3 minutes, taking care not to brown it.
  • In a food processor, pulse the tomatoes, vinegar, honey and lemon zest. While processor is running, drizzle in the warm shallot-ginger mixture. Once blended, transfer this to a mixing bowl and stir in parsley. Season with salt to taste. Set aside (at room temperature) until serving time.
  • Remove scallops from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Place scallops on grill and sear for 2-3 minutes, then turn them over and grill for 3-5 minutes more (until cooked through. don't overcook or you will have little rubber scallops).
  • Spoon approximately half a cup of vinaigrette onto each serving plate, and top with three scallops per plate.

Nachima Khan
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Istekhar khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Ingrid Oosthuizen
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Not bad, but not great.


chilsey vontay
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of spices and the scallops are always cooked perfectly.


Nicoleyedwwetetcsnneyeieooq Rosinski
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops were rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jesus Valdez
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


i_am_ waris94
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


jassan jessie
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Meh.


Jolene Jones
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Connie Aye
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good.


Joshua Kirksey
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Easy to make and delicious! I used frozen scallops and they turned out great. Will definitely make again.


Glen Cheatwood
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These scallops were a hit with my family! The combination of spices and herbs was perfect, and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.