Grilled Scallop Skewer With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Recipes

GRILLED PESTO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thread the shrimp onto skewers, if desired. (I usually don't bother, unless the shrimp are on the smaller side, in which case they might slip through the grill grates.)
• In a food processor or blender, combine the olive oil, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano and walnuts. Process until the mixture is well blended. Reserve two tablespoons of the pesto in a bowl large enough to hold all of the shrimp and set aside. Pour the remaining pesto over the shrimp and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to marinate.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until plump and slightly charred, a few minutes per side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the reserved pesto and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SCALLOP SKEWER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• 1. Get your grill hot. Soak bamboo skewers in water or use a metal skewer. Add the scallops to the skewer leaving a little room between each scallop. Season with salt
• 2. Place the skewer on the grill over the hotest area. Let cook 2 minutes on each side to get a good sear.
• 3. Remove the scallops from the skewers and top with a dollop of Sun-dried tomato pesto. Serve

GRILLED SEA SCALLOP SKEWERS WITH CREAMY HOT PEPPER AND GARLIC VINAIGRETTE WITH TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Put the mayonnaise, cherry peppers, vinegar, 2 tablespoons parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and pepper and puree until fairly smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the grill for high heat direct grilling.
• Skewer 2 or 3 scallops onto 2 skewers so that the scallops lay flat. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops until well caramelized on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 30 seconds or so. Remove to a platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.

BEST GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak wooden kabob sticks in water for one hour. Remove, let dry.
• Place shrimp and scallops in a reusable plastic bag, then insert them into another plastic bag to prevent leakage.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is melted.
• Stir and set aside about 1/3 of the juice for basting.
• Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp and scallops.
• Seal bag and refrigerate for one hour or overnight, turning bag over occasionally.
• Drain and discard the marinade - you will notice that some of the juice has hardened because of the butter...This is how it is supposed to look.
• Thread kabobs alternately using scallops and shrimp.
• Heat the grill, and place them on the BBQ uncovered, over medium heat, and grill for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once.
• Brush each side with the remaining marinade.
• Grill until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque.
• Yields 15 Kabobs

SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add peppers; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the tomatoes, scallops and peppers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

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.

GRILLED SKEWERED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne together in small bowl.
• Thread scallops and tomatoes alternately on 4 skewers.
• Place on platter and drizzle with marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate, basting once with marinade, about 30 minutes.
• Prepare charcoal for grilling or heat broiler.
• Grill or broil skewers, basting with marinade but not turning, just until scallops are cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
• Place lime wedge on each skewer and serve.

GRILLED SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine oil, ketchup, oregano, lime zest and juice, grilling seasoning, and salt in a zip-top bag; mix well. Add scallops and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread scallops onto skewers.
• Cook scallops on the preheated grill until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.