GRILLED SCALLOP AND ORANGE SKEWERS

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Prepare half the skewers with fresh bay leaves and half with thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds large sea scallops, rinsed
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme
5 small oranges, cut into eighths
20 fresh bay leaves

Steps:

  • Remove small muscle from sides of scallops, and discard. Combine juices, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Crush a few sprigs of thyme, and add to marinade. Stir in scallops. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium hot, and place grid 4 inches above coals. Double-skewer scallops, alternating with orange sections. Tuck a sprig of thyme or skewer a bay leaf between each scallop and orange. Lay skewers in a pan, and pour remaining marinade over them.
  • Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until scallops are opaque and lightly charred. Serve immediately.

Mohd Tariq
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These skewers are a great way to use up leftover scallops. They're also a great appetizer for a party.


Promdeeezy
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The orange glaze was the perfect complement to the scallops.


Ntsoaki Damane
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These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. The kids love the sweet and savory flavor of the scallops and the orange glaze.


Nosindiso Ndelendele
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops cook in just a few minutes and the orange glaze adds a delicious flavor.


Sabuj Alam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange glaze is to die for.


Tasmia Khan
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I made this recipe for my wife and she loved it! She said it was the best scallop dish she's ever had.


Brittany Broxton
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These skewers are perfect for a summer party. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Rehan Butt
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My scallops were a little overcooked, but the orange glaze was still amazing. I'll definitely try this recipe again.


Nantumbwe Annet
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This is one of my favorite recipes for scallops. The orange glaze is so easy to make and it really elevates the flavor of the scallops.


sally rose
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange glaze was delicious.


Huda Kamel
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I love this recipe! The scallops are so juicy and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Sabitra Gautam
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These grilled scallop and orange skewers were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and savory was perfect, and the scallops were cooked to perfection.