Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing grilled scallops, where delicate flavors dance on your palate. These succulent scallops are expertly seared to perfection, delivering a symphony of textures and tastes. The harmonious blend of basil and prosciutto adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, elevating this dish to a gourmet masterpiece. Discover the secrets behind this delectable recipe and explore variations that cater to your unique preferences, including a delightful lemon-herb butter sauce, a zesty salsa verde, and a creamy pesto sauce. Embark on a culinary adventure and savor the exquisite flavors of grilled scallops, expertly crafted to create an unforgettable dining experience.
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GRILLED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
With just a few ingredients, these quick-cooking skewers become an elegant starter to stave off hunger or an easy addition to any grilled menu.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat grill to high. (If using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 2 seconds.)
- Halve 1 slice prosciutto lengthwise. Fold in half lengthwise, and wrap around sides of 1 scallop, overlapping prosciutto ends. Repeat with remaining prosciutto and scallops. Thread several scallops on each skewer.
- Drizzle scallops lightly with oil, squeeze lemons over skewers, and season with pepper. Grill scallops, turning once, until just opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with lemon.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BASIL CREAMED CORN AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Michele Ragussis, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the basil oil: Place the basil into the oil and set aside to infuse.
- For the basil creamed corn: Cook the shallots in the butter over low heat, covered, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the cream and corn kernels, and cook over low heat for another 2 minutes. Taste and add some sugar (up to 1/4 cup) if the corn is not sweet enough. Cook over low heat until the cream reduces and thickens, 8 to 12 minutes more. Add the basil and remove from the heat.
- For the scallops: Add the canola oil to a very hot large skillet. When shimmering, add the scallops and sear until lightly browned, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
- To serve, divide the creamed corn among 4 plates and top with the scallops. Crumble over the prosciutto and drizzle with basil oil (holding back the leaves).
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
GRILLED GARLIC PARMESAN CRUSTED SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl.
- Rinse scallops under cold water, then dip into the olive oil.
- Press scallops into bread crumb mixture. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded scallops onto a plate while breading the rest.
- Place the scallops in the refrigerator to allow the breading to set, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Brush the scallops lightly with more olive oil.
- Grill on the preheated grill until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 690.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SCALLOPS PROVENCAL
Steps:
- If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
- In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a food processor, add the tomatoes, basil, olives, and olive oil and process until finely chopped.
- Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper. Rub each scallop with the tomato mixture. Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap each scallop in 1 slice of prosciutto. Place wrapped scallops in a buttered baking dish, seam side down. Bake until scallop is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, toss the arugula with the balsamic vinegar. Season the arugula with salt and pepper. Place the arugula on a serving platter or divide among individual dishes. Top with the scallops and serve immediately.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BASIL RISOTTO
There's just something about the caramelized crust and meaty interior of scallops that makes them the perfect protein. They also have a naturally delicate flavor, so it's important to let them shine with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper. However, that means whatever scallops are served with has to take the lead with big, bold taste. Cue basil-pineapple risotto! Once you make risotto with pineapple juice, you'll be hard pressed to go without it ever again. If you're looking to wow guests with a meal they'd be likely to find in a five-star restaurant, then this is your dish.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories Summer Risotto Rice Pineapple Basil Scallop Seafood Pescatarian Dinner Soy Free Tree Nut Free Peanut Free Parmesan
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the pineapple juice and broth in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and remove from the heat.
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add a ladle of the hot juice mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed. Continue adding the hot liquid to the saucepan, one ladle at a time and stirring intermittently, until the rice is no longer crunchy, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then turn off the heat and stir in the basil. Set aside, covered, while you cook the scallops.
- Pat the scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half the scallops and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the scallops once, then tilt the skillet and baste them with the oil. Continue cooking the scallops an additional 1 minute, until no longer translucent. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil as needed.
- Divide the risotto among serving plates and top with the scallops.
- Garnish with microgreens and serve.
SCALLOP AND PROSCIUTTO BITES
A different version of the commonly seen appetizer of scallops wrapped in bacon. Using prosciutto allows for the subtle flavors of this meat to come through without overpowering the wonderful flavor of the scallops. Additionally, the fat content and grease is significantly less than bacon for those that are health conscious. I serve this for guests as an appetizer and people love it. It can be made into a main course dish by increase the portion for each person.
Provided by KFEATHER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wrap each scallop with a thin slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the scallops into the pan, and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Season each side with pepper as it is cooking. Once each side has been fried, sprinkle the white wine over the scallops, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the scallops from the pan to drain on paper towels. When slightly cooled, transfer to a serving tray, and remove the toothpicks to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 438.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SCALLOPS
This is such an easy and impressive meal. The prosciutto gets a nice crunch to it, but also melts in your mouth. I like to serve over a bed of wilted spinach. Splurge for the better quality Prosciutto di Parma. Don't forget to soak your wooden skewers in water for about a half an hour so they do not burn on the grill! Enjoy!
Provided by Lauren8148
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the scallops and then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Drizzle olive oil on one side of scallops.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and some fresh lemon juice.
- Turn scallops over and repeat step 3.
- Fold slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise and wrap around the each scallop.
- Secure with a wooden skewer.
- Place on grill set to high heat.
- Cook on each side for about 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 699.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.8
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops: Look for plump, opaque scallops with a sweet, briny aroma. Avoid any scallops that are brown or have an off odor.
- Pat the scallops dry before cooking: This will help them sear better and prevent them from steaming.
- Season the scallops generously: Scallops have a mild flavor, so don't be afraid to season them well. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika are all good choices.
- Cook the scallops over high heat: This will help them sear quickly and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Don't overcook the scallops: Scallops are best when they are cooked just until opaque in the center. Overcooked scallops will be tough and rubbery.
- Serve the scallops immediately: Scallops are best enjoyed hot off the grill. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
Grilled scallops are a delicious and elegant seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be cooked in just a few minutes. With their sweet, briny flavor and tender texture, scallops are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give grilled scallops a try. You won't be disappointed!
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