Best Greek Style Sea Scallop Brochettes Recipes

Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes image

Provided by alligirl

Categories Greek

Time 18m

Yield 4 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano)
12 large sea scallops
1 large lemon, halved lengthwise, each half cut crosswise into 6 slices
8 bay leaves
4 bamboo skewers (8-to 10-inch, soaked in water 30 minutes)

Steps:

Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, pressed garlic cloves and oregano in medium bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper.
Add sea scallops and toss to coat with oil mixture.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
Alternate 3 scallops, 3 lemon slices and 2 bay leaves on each skewer.
Grill or broil brochettes until scallops are golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer to plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 177.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.8

Scallop Brochettes image

Provided by Bobbie

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 51m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb sea scallops (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

Thaw scallops, if frozen. Halve large scallops (you should have about 20 pieces).
Place scallops in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
For marinade: In a small bowl combine oil, sherry, mustard, honey, and soy sauce. Pour over the scallops. Close bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Drain the scallops, discarding the marinade. Thread scallops on long metal skewers (If using scallops and shrimp, thread a scallop in the "curl" of each shrimp).
Grill on the lightly greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over med. heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops and/or shrimp are opaque; turning once.
(Prep time includes marinating time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 394.8, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.6

Greek-Style Sea Scallop Brochettes image

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
12 large sea scallops
1 large lemon, halved lengthwise, each half cut crosswise into 6 slices
8 bay leaves
4 8-to 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Steps:

Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, pressed garlic cloves and oregano in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Add sea scallops and toss to coat with oil mixture.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Alternate 3 scallops, 3 lemon slices and 2 bay leaves on each skewer. Grill or broil brochettes until scallops are golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and serve.