GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH CREAMED CORN

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If you're going to go the distance gathering all the spices for this multipurpose dry rub recipe (and you should), go ahead and triple the batch.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Corn     Summer     Scallop     Shellfish     Seafood     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Leek     Chile Pepper     Skewer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 dried pasilla chiles (about 1 ounce total), coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground fennel
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Zest of 1 lime
1 pound large sea scallops, side muscle removed, rinsed, patted dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green garlic or 2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
4 ears of corn, husked, kernels grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil (for drizzling)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Special Equipment
A spice mill; four 8-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Coarsely grind pasilla chiles in spice mill. Mix ground chiles with thyme, oregano, coriander, fennel, chipotle chile powder, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl to combine. Scatter lime zest over scallops, then cover them all over with 2 Tbsp. dry rub (reserve extra rub for another use). Chill scallops while you make the creamed corn.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Cook green garlic, shallot, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until very tender but without taking on any color, 6-8 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add grated corn; cook, stirring often, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 Tbsp. water and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue to cook, stirring and adding water 2 Tbsp. at a time and letting it absorb completely before adding more, until corn is creamy with a risotto-like consistency, 12-18 minutes. Stir in butter; season creamed corn with salt.
  • Thread scallops onto skewers, dividing evenly, season with salt, and drizzle with a little vegetable oil. Grill until deeply browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, depending on size. Transfer skewers to a platter and squeeze some lime juice over scallops.
  • To serve, divide creamed corn among plates and top with skewers. Serve with more lime wedges for squeezing over.
  • Do Ahead:
  • Dry rub can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Nasru Abdalla
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These scallops were delicious! The creamed corn was a great addition.


Malang Log
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the creamed corn was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rufina Segundo
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the creamed corn was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emon Deb
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scallops came out dry and overcooked. The creamed corn was good though.


Samir Raihan
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These scallops were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


ahmed Siraj
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the creamed corn is to die for.


Julie Anderson
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but these were actually really good. The creamed corn was also delicious.


Tyler Bettis
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the scallops and the creamed corn.


Funny Zaby
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the creamed corn was creamy and flavorful.


The Game Bomb
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Meh. The scallops were rubbery and the creamed corn was bland.


Mustafi
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Not bad! The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the creamed corn was spot on.


md shahin1999
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Loved it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the creamed corn was delicious. My family loved it too.


rafaqat gill
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Super simple and eloquent recipe. The scallops were juicy and tender, while the creamed corn was creamy and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Dipika Bhatta
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These scallops were AMAZING! The creamed corn was creamy and tasty and the scallops were perfectly cooked. Will definitely make this again.