Lemon Garlic Scallop Kabobs Recipes

EASY GARLIC-LEMON SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
• Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, pepper sauce, garlic powder and onion powder; set aside 1/2 cup butter mixture for serving and keep warm., Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops. , Place skewers on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Serve with reserved butter.

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.

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

LEMON GARLIC SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Prepare scallops: Remove the side muscle from the scallop the pat them dry with paper towels.
• Cook Scallops: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on high heat. Gently add the scallops to the skillet, making sure they are not touching each other. Season them generously with salt and pepper then add the 2 tbsp of butter to the skillet. Sear the scallops for 2 minutes on the first side then flip them over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Season the other side with salt and pepper as well. They should have a golden crust on each side when they are done. Cook in batches if they don't all fit in the skillet. Transfer the scallops to a plate.
• Make sauce: In another skillet (see notes) heat the olive oil over high heat then add the butter and cook until it melts. Add the garlic and saute for 20 to 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic. Don't over cook it, you don't want it to burn.
• Add the white wine and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the sauce for another minute then turn off the heat. Add the scallops back to the skillet, including all the juices.
• Serve: Serve immediately over pasta.

HOW TO MAKE SCALLOP KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. To ensure that the grill is hot enough to cook the scallop kabobs, it's important to preheat it. Set the heat to 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (177 to 200 degrees Celsius), and allow it to fully heat. If your grill doesn't have specific temperature settings, preheat it on medium-high heat. If you don't have a grill, you can use a grill pan to make the scallop kabobs. Preheat the pan on your stove over medium-high heat.
• Remove the ends of the asparagus and chop. For the kabobs, you'll need 20 asparagus spears. Use clean fingers to snap off the tough ends of the spears and throw them away. Next, use a sharp knife to chop the asparagus into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. You can substitute your favorite vegetable(s) for the asparagus. Bell peppers, zucchini, and squash are ideal options.
• Alternate the scallops and asparagus on wooden skewers. Once you've chopped the asparagus, thread it and 40 sea scallops on 10 6-inch (15-cm) wooden skewers. Place one scallop and then one piece of asparagus, and continue the pattern until the skewer is mostly full, with just enough free space to hold it when you eat. To ensure that the wooden skewers don't burn, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling the scallops.
• Brush the kabobs with olive oil and grill on each side. Set the kabobs on a platter or tray, and use a basting brush to apply ¼ cup (59 ml) of herb-flavored olive oil over the scallops and asparagus. Next, place the kabobs on the preheated grill and allow them to cook for 2 ½ minutes on each side or until the scallops are fully opaque. You can find herb-flavored oils, such as garlic or basil, at many grocery stores or you can make your own by heating the olive oil to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 degrees Celsius) over medium-low heat and pouring it over the dried herbs of your choice. Allow the oil to cool, and store it in an airtight container. Don't use garlic to flavor homemade infused oil, though, because there is a risk of Botulism and other dangerous bacteria. Keep the grill closed while you're cooking the skewers.
• Season the kabobs with salt and serve with lemon wedges. When you've finished grilling the kabobs, transfer them to a platter. Sprinkle them with salt to taste, and serve with some lemon wedges that you can squeeze over the scallops. Tabbouleh salad and/or grilled pita wedges make ideal side dishes for the scallop kabobs.

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.

LEMON GARLIC SCALLOP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to package directions. Hold off on starting the scallops until you drop your pasta.
• Remove the muscle from the scallops and pat dry with a paper towel pat. Season the scallops heavily with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a large skillet (I like a cast iron skillet for this) over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, once shimmering, add scallops. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until super golden brown. The last minute, add 2 tablespoons of butter and baste the scallops, then remove from pan and tent loosely with foil to keep warm
• Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and sauté garlic and shallots 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and scrape up any pan drippings. Reduce the wine for 1 minute, then add seafood stock. Continue to cook for about 1 minute. Add the basil, chives, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and stir the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the cooked pasta and cook for about 30 seconds, just to combine and let the pasta soak up the sauce. Nestle the scallops back into the skillet to serve.

GARLIC SCALLOP KEBABS

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, combine lemon juice, wine, garlic, bay leaf, lemon peel, and pepper. Mix well. Reserve 3 tablespoons. Add scallops to dish, toss to coat. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Remove scallops from marinade. Discard marinade. Use six 12-inch metal skewers. Alternately thread scallops, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion.
• Place kebabs on grill (over medium heat).
• Grill 6 inch from heat, turning occasionally and basting with the 3 tablespoons reserved lemon mixture, until scallops are cooked through and vegetables are lightly browned, about 7 to 8 minutes. Serve!

HONEY-GARLIC SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Cook bacon, in batches, in large skillet on medium heat until almost done, turning halfway through the cooking time. (Bacon should still be pliable - do not cook until crisp.) Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Cool slightly.
• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; season with pepper. Wrap with bacon. Thread onto 12 small skewers.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Reserve half the ketchup mixture for later use. Brush kabobs with remaining ketchup mixture.
• Grill kabobs 3 to 5 min. on each side or until scallops are opaque, brushing with reserved ketchup mixture for the last few minutes.

GRILLED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Place your shrimp and scallops in a large Ziploc freezer bag.
• In a bowl combine all the other ingredients and stir until mixed.
• Pour ¾ of the marinade into the bag with shrimp and scallops, reserve ¼ of the marinade for basting while the skewers are on the grill.
• Place the bag in the refrigerator and allow the shrimp and scallops to marinate for 15-30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
• Soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour, remove and let dry on a paper towel.
• Drain and discard the marinade, thread the shrimp, and scallops on to the skewers alternating between them.
• Preheat your grill to medium-hot.
• Place the skewers on to the grill and grill each side for 3-5 minutes.
• Using the reserved marinade baste each side of the skewers.
• Grill until your shrimp are and pink and the scallops are opaque; you should have nice grill marks on both the shrimp and the scallops.
• Serve immediately.

LEMON PEPPER BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry scallops.
• Spread olive oil on the bottom of a saute pan, and add minced garlic. Heat garlic on medium in olive oil until oil is warm.
• Add scallops, and turn heat to medium-high. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Keep the scallops moving for 4 minutes, or until opaque and tender. With one minute to go, squeeze lemon into the pan and continue to toss scallops around the pan.
• Serve right out of the pan, very hot.