Herbed Scallop Kebabs
Grilled under a watchful eye to avoid overcooking, these skewers are a snap to prepare. A light lemon-and-herb marinade allows the sweet, succulent flavor of the scallops to shine. Be sure to purchase sea scallops, which are a good size for kebabs.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 1/4 pounds sea scallops, trimmed
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1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
1.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Place a fine-mesh nonstick grill topper on grill to heat.
2.
Whisk lemon juice, thyme, oil, lemon zest, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
3.
Toss scallops with 2 tablespoons of the lemon mixture; reserve the remaining mixture for basting the kebabs. Thread the scallops and the lemon wedges onto four 10-inch-long skewers (see Tip), placing 6 to 7 scallops and 2 lemon wedges on each skewer.
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Lightly oil the grill rack (see Tip). Cook the kebabs, turning from time to time and basting with the reserved lemon mixture, until the scallops are opaque in the center, 8 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tips:
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 to 30 minutes first to prevent them from scorching.
To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.
Nutrition information
Calories 152, Total Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 374 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 478 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 20%. Exchanges: Lean Meat 30.5
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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