Citrus Grilled Scallops Recipes

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients together and set aside.
• If steaming green beans, set them inside a steamer basket inside a pot, with a little water. Bring to a boil, cover, steam 2 - 3 minutes, or until bright green and just tender. Uncover.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until smoking.
• Season the oil with salt and pepper. Add the patted dry scallops ( or fish) and sear for 1-2 minutes until golden. Turn over. If cooking a thick piece of fish, finish in a warm oven.
• Spoon flavorful dressing over the scallops and green beans.

SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat your scallops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them with sea salt.
• Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. When the oil is nearly smoking, place your scallops in the pan and sear for approximately one and a half to two minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the orange and lemon juice, orange zest, grated ginger and butter to the pan. Whisk the sauce together in the pan until it's simmering, then add the scallops back to the pan and spoon the sauce on top.
• Plate your scallops, drizzle more sauce on top and garnish with thyme.

SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS GLAZE

Steps:

• Sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt. In a large skillet, saute scallops in 1 tablespoon oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the juices, soy sauce and orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened. Serve with scallops.

GRILLED LEMON GARLIC SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
• Salt and pepper the scallops and add to the bowl and toss in marinade to coat. Let marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
• Place the scallops on a grill over medium high heat. Let cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until cooked throughout and slightly charred.

GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Combine the lemon juice, orange juice, honey, garlic and olive oil into a bowl and stir.
• Pour the marinade into a Ziploc bag and add the scallops.
• Make sure the scallops are fully coated and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about one hour.
• Heat the grill to 375 degrees and use direct heat. Because this dish will grill so quickly, make sure the grill is fully up to temperature before adding any of the skewers.
• Remove the scallops from the marinade and add four to five scallops on a flat metal skewer, leaving a little space in between to make sure there is air flow. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
• Brush the grill with a little olive oil so the scallops don't burn and will release easily.
• Lay the skewered scallops on the grill and cook each side for about 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook the scallops. You won't need more than a total of six to seven minutes. Look for the meat to turn an opaque white.
• Remove and serve!

CITRUS SCALLOPS I

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the scallops, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the scallops are opaque and the red bell pepper is tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in the lime zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add the oranges and cilantro, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

CITRUS GRILLED JUMBO SCALLOPS

Steps:

• For Sauce: In small saucepan, combine water, wine, juice, butter, honey with salt and garlic. Place over medium heat; reduce to almost half, stirring frequently. Add cornstarch solution to thicken to taste. Remove from heat; keep warm. Grill scallops over hot coals, brushing frequently with melted butter. Cook to taste. Remove scallops from grill. Divide scallop halves among each plate. Pour citrus sauce over scallops and garnish with parsley.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS QUINOA

Steps:

• Special equipment: Twelve 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent scorching
• For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the quinoa, orange zest and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover the pan and let the quinoa sit for 10 to 12 more minutes.
• For the scallops: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray with cooking spray. Thread 3 scallops onto a skewer. Thread another skewer (alongside the first) through the scallops about 1/2-inch apart to make flipping the skewers easier. Repeat with the remaining scallops and skewers to make 6 skewers in total. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
• Place the quinoa in a large serving bowl. Add the dressing, beans and parsley. Toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the grilled scallops on top and serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from the skillet; keep warm., Wipe skillet clean if necessary. Saute garlic in remaining butter until tender; stir in sherry. Cook until liquid is almost evaporated; stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve with scallops.

SMOKED SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Wash the scallops under cold running water and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Remove any translucent tags of muscle tissue from the sides of the scallops.
• Arrange the scallops on the rack and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the baking sheet on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add a pinch of salt, the garlic, orange zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Remove the pot from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to use.
• Remove the scallops from the grill. Increase the Traeger temperature to 400℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 10 minutes.
• Return the baking sheet with the scallops to the grill and brush with some of the orange-butter sauce, reserving the rest for serving. Close the lid and roast the scallops, flipping once, until just opaque and tender, 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the scallops. Do not overcook.
• Garnish the scallops with a bit more orange zest and parsley, then serve hot with the warm citrus and garlic butter sauce. Enjoy!