GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CORN AND PEPPER SALSA
These summery grilled scallops are served with a kicky corn salsa, made bright green with puréed raw tomatillos, punched up with jalapeño and lime. Look for dry-packed or diver scallops, which means they are quite fresh (and haven't been dipped in a solution of sodium bisulphite, a commonly used preservative). Large scallops, about 2 ounces each, are ideal for grilling or pan-searing. Serve with small boiled potatoes.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, quick, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a charcoal fire for grilling (or use a ridged stovetop grill pan).
- Make the salsa: Place the tomatillos and jalapeño in a blender or food processor and pulse to make a rough purée. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in corn, bell peppers, onion and lime juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let salsa rest for a few minutes, then taste and adjust salt.
- Season sea scallops with salt and pepper on both sides and drizzle with olive oil. Rub with fingers to distribute and coat scallops with seasoning.
- When the grill is medium hot, set the scallops on it in a single layer. Leave for 3 minutes, until well browned. (It's O.K. to lift an edge to peek, but don't try to turn the scallops until they have colored well or they'll stick to the grill.) When they are nicely crisped and browned turn each scallop with tongs and cook for another 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Transfer scallops to a serving platter and spoon some salsa over them. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs. Pass the salsa at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 548 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Shelley Gilroy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salsa was so flavorful.
Md Rabail
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops and salsa are both delicious.
Harry Harryawan
[email protected]I served this dish with grilled asparagus and it was a perfect summer meal.
Jagger Hale
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the salsa. It was still delicious.
Christian Marfo
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover corn and peppers.
Mariola Robes
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scallops were tough. I think I might have overcooked them.
Bijaya Singh Official
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make it again.
Tanessa Burns
[email protected]I had a hard time finding fresh scallops, so I used frozen ones. They were still good, but I think fresh scallops would have been better.
JAS GB34
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.
Sowkot Ahmed
[email protected]I thought the scallops were a little overcooked, but the salsa was amazing.
Ifenatuora Blessing
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Sanam Gharti
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The salsa really made the scallops.
IMRAN HASSAIN
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish for entertaining.
QuResHi Gaming
[email protected]The corn and pepper salsa is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I could eat it on anything!
Yousuf Yousuf
[email protected]This was my first time grilling scallops and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were cooked perfectly.
Lourdes Pineda
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the corn and the spiciness of the peppers complement each other perfectly.
Muhammad Abdulrehman
[email protected]These grilled sea scallops with corn and pepper salsa were a hit! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salsa was so fresh and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.