Grilled Scallop Skewers
These grilled scallop skewers are smoky, citrusy and rich with buttery flavor. They come together quickly and bring big flavor with very little effort. Ideal for outdoor cooking.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Skewers Bamboo or Metal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound scallops
- 1 Cup salted butter
- 1/4 Cup heavy cream
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon shallot minced
- 2 oranges
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- 2 Tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper coarse
- 1/4 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 Cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- 2 Cloves garlic crushed
- 1 Teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Set smoker temperature to 225 degrees F and preheat for 15 minutes.
- Add butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, minced shallot, juice from one orange, sea salt, minced cilantro, and pepper to a saucepan. Place into the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine juice from one orange, olive oil, orange zest, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, and peppercorns. Add the scallops and refrigerate for an hour while the citrus butter is being smoked.
- Remove butter from the smoker and crank it up to high (500 degrees F).
- Remove scallops from marinade and place 6 to 8 on each skewer. Brush with citrus butter and grill for 4 to 5 minutes, flip over and brush with citrus butter again. Grill 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining citrus butter.
Notes
Dry scallops well: Patting them dry ensures a better sear and caramelization.
Don’t over-marinate: Too much time in citrus can make scallops mushy.
Use metal skewers or soak wood ones: Prevent burning and make flipping easier.
Don’t over-marinate: Too much time in citrus can make scallops mushy.
Use metal skewers or soak wood ones: Prevent burning and make flipping easier.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 926IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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