Chile Marinated Grilled Scallops Recipes

CILANTRO SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, chile flakes and garlic. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the marinade, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the scallops from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the scallops in the skillet. Sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange the scallops decoratively on a platter and serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH CHILI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce: cut the carrot into ¼-inch slices; add to a saucepan with 1 cup water, soy sauce, sriracha, and cumin.
• Bring to a boil; decrease heat to a simmer and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 15 minutes.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor, adding the vinegar, olive oil, and mint as the processor is running.
• The sauce should have the consistency of ketchup; if too thick, add a bit of water; if too thin, simmer a few minutes to reduce it; set aside.
• Wash the scallops and remove the small, tough, side muscle; put scallops in a bowl.
• Add enough olive oil to lightly coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Place the scallops on the grill grate 1-2 inches apart; grill over direct high heat 4-6 minutes until just opaque in the center, turn once halfway through grilling time.
• Remove from grill and serve warm with dipping sauce drizzled on top or serve sauce in small, individual dipping bowls.

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.

CHILE MARINATED GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except scallops and lime juice, into a bowl large enough to hold the scallops and combine thoroughly. Add the scallops to the bowl with the marinade and toss well to coat. Allow to marinate at least one hour (out of the fridge) and up to four hours (keep in fridge except for the last hour). Prepare the grill for direct cooking. Just before grilling thread the scallops onto skewers (wooden ones should be soaked), leaving a little space between each scallop. Grill the scallops over a medium-hot fire about 2-3 minutes per side. These may also be done inside on a hot grill plate if an outdoor grill is not available. When done, place the skewers of scallops on a serving platter and sprinkle with the lime juice. Serve immediately.