Best Charcoal Grilled Scallops Recipes

CHARCOAL GRILLED SCALLOPS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Light large chimney starter filled with hardwood charcoal (6 quarts) and allow to burn until all charcoal is covered with layer of fine gray ash, about 20 minutes. Build single-level fire by spreading coals evenly over bottom of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill with lid, and let grate heat up, about 5 minutes. Use grill brush to scrape cooking grate clean. Grill is ready when coals are medium-hot. 2. Meanwhile, toss scallops and butter together in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Thread scallops onto doubled skewers (see illustration 2, below) so that flat sides of scallops will directly touch cooking grate. 3. Lightly dip small wad of paper towels in vegetable oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe the cooking grate. Grill scallops, uncovered, turning skewers once until richly caramelized on each side and medium-rare (sides of scallops will be firm and all but middle third of each scallop will be opaque), 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

CHARCOAL-GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• 1. Place scallops on rimmed baking sheet lined with clean kitchen towel. Place second clean kitchen towel on top of scallops and press gently on towel to blot liquid. Let scallops sit at room temperature, covered with towel, for 10 minutes. With scallops on flat work surface, thread onto doubled skewers so that flat sides will directly touch grill grate, 4 to 6 scallops per doubled skewer. Return skewered scallops to towel-lined baking sheet; refrigerate, covered with second towel, while preparing grill. 2. Light large chimney starter mounded with charcoal (7 quarts, about 120 briquettes) and allow to burn until coals are fully ignited and partially covered with thin layer of ash, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, poke twelve ½-inch holes in bottom of disposable aluminum roasting pan and place in center of grill. Empty coals into pan. Loosely cover cooking grate with large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; position grate over coals, cover grill, and heat grate until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove foil with tongs and discard; scrape grate clean with grill brush. Lightly dip wad of paper towels in oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe grate. Continue to wipe grate with oiled paper towels, redipping towels in oil between applications, until grate is black and glossy, 5 to 10 times. 3. While grill is heating, whisk oil, flour, cornstarch, and sugar together in small bowl. Remove towels from scallops. Brush both sides of skewered scallops with oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Place skewered scallops directly over hot coals. Cook without moving scallops until lightly browned, 2½ to 4 minutes. Carefully flip skewers and continue to cook until second side is browned, sides of scallops are firm, and centers are opaque, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and vinaigrette (if using).

CHARCOAL-GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• 1. Light large chimney starter filled with hardwood charcoal (6 quarts) and allow to burn until all charcoal is covered with layer of fine gray ash, about 20 minutes. Build single-level fire by spreading coals evenly over bottom of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill with lid, and let grate heat up, about 5 minutes. Use grill brush to scrape cooking grate clean. Grill is ready when coals are medium-hot. 2. Meanwhile, toss scallops and butter together in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Thread scallops onto doubled skewers (see illustration 2, below) so that flat sides of scallops will directly touch cooking grate. 3. Lightly dip small wad of paper towels in vegetable oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe the cooking grate. Grill scallops, uncovered, turning skewers once until richly caramelized on each side and medium-rare (sides of scallops will be firm and all but middle third of each scallop will be opaque), 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.