Best Grilled Cilantro Lime Scallops With Zucchini And Couscous Recipes

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GRILLED CILANTRO LIME SCALLOPS



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Learn how to make Grilled Cilantro Lime Scallops, quick and tasty for any occasion!

Provided by CaribbeanPot

Categories     Low-Carb     Paleo     Pescatarian     Date Night     Weeknight Dinners     Barbecue     Easy     Dairy-Free     Full Meal     Beginner     Gluten-Free     Egg-Free     Soy-Free     Summer     Blender     Fish-Free     Peanut-Free     Tree Nut-Free     Grain-Free     Tomato-Free     Grill

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove Garlic
to taste Scotch Bonnet Pepper
3 Lime
to taste Salt
1 Kaffir Lime Leaf
1 Scallion
1 cup Fresh Cilantro
3/4 cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Honey
to taste Scallops
to taste Ground Black Pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender add Garlic (1 clove), Scotch Bonnet Pepper (to taste), Lime (3), Salt (to taste), Kaffir Lime Leaf (1), Scallion (1), Fresh Cilantro (1 cup), Olive Oil (3/4 cup) and Honey (1 tablespoon). Blend until nice and smooth.
  • Place your Scallops (to taste) on skewers and lightly season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Drizzle the lime cilantro sauce on top.
  • Immediately place the scallops over the grill, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Drizzle once more with the lime cilantro sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Protein 0.4 g, Fat 42.3 g, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 4.9 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 34.2 g

CILANTRO SCALLOPS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon crushed dried red chile flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound jumbo sea scallops (12 to 15)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, chile flakes and garlic. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the marinade, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the scallops from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the scallops in the skillet. Sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange the scallops decoratively on a platter and serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI AND COUSCOUS



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Aleppo pepper, also known as a Halaby pepper, is named after a city in northern Syria that is famous for its chiles. These pepper flakes have a mild, almost tangy flavor and are about half as spicy as most chile flakes. Combined with lime, cilantro and garlic, the Aleppo pepper really shines slathered over scallops and zucchini before they are grilled. The bright, herby, tangy sauce for this recipe acts as a marinade for the scallops and vegetables, a dressing for the couscous and a finishing sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped small
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pearled Israeli couscous
1 small red bell pepper, chopped small
2 cups chicken broth
1 small bunch cilantro, stems and leaves
Juice and zest of 2 limes
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more for garnish
1 small zucchini (about 4 ounces), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
1 small yellow squash (about 6 ounces), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds), patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the couscous and cook, stirring a few times, until starting to turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the couscous is softened, and the liquid has been absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, Aleppo pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth and vibrant green. Reserve 1/3 cup and pour the rest into a large bowl.
  • Add the zucchini and the yellow squash to the bowl and toss to coat with the sauce. Thread 7 to 8 pieces, alternating between zucchini and yellow squash, onto each of 4 skewers, threading them so the slices will lay flat on the grill. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the scallops to the bowl and toss with the marinade. Set aside while you grill the vegetables.
  • Grill the vegetables until grill marks appear on the underside and the vegetables begin to soften, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and grill until the vegetables are cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, thread 4 scallops each onto 4 skewers so that the scallops lay flat. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Grill until caramelized on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the scallops are just firm to touch and opaque in the center, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons of the reserved cilantro-lime sauce into the couscous and spoon the couscous onto a platter. Place the vegetable and scallop skewers on top and garnish with lime zest and Aleppo pepper. Serve with the remaining cilantro-lime sauce on the side.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FETA, CILANTRO AND LIME



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Categories     Cheese     Citrus     Herb     Shellfish     Broil     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Feta     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
3 bamboo or metal skewers
2 1/2-inch thick red onion slices
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients and 1 tablespoon cilantro in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade. Skewer 6 shrimp on each of 2 skewers. Skewer onions on remaining skewer. Season shrimp and onions with some of marinade. Grill onions until tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Add shrimp to grill; cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Coarsely chop onions. Remove shrimp from skewers; divide between plates. Bring marinade to boil. Mix in onions, cheese and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon onion mixture over shrimp.

GRILLED SCALLOPS, ZUCCHINI, AND SCALLIONS WITH WHITE BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Backyard BBQ     Scallop     Zucchini     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

eight 10-inch wooden skewers
a 15 1/2-ounce can small white beans
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 large scallions
2 medium zucchini
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
24 large sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Prepare grill. Soak skewers in warm water 30 minutes.
  • In a colander rinse and drain beans. Chop cilantro. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lemon. In a bowl toss together beans, cilantro, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch scallions until barely tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer scallions with tongs to paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices using a mandoline or other manual slicer and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl combine kosher salt, cumin, and pepper to taste. Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and pat scallops dry. Toss scallops in cumin mixture to coat. Hold 2 skewers parallel to each other and about 1/2 inch apart. Thread 6 scallops onto skewers so flat sides can lie flat on grill. (Each scallop should be pierced by both skewers. This prevents scallops from spinning when turning them over on grill.) Thread remaining scallops onto remaining skewers in same manner. Brush scallops with oil.
  • Grill scallions and zucchini on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until zucchini is tender and scallions are golden, about 1 minute on each side. Grill scallops, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. (If grilling is out of the question, scallions, zucchini, and scallops-not on skewers-can all be cooked in a large nonstick skillet: Lightly brush skillet with oil and heat over moderately high heat until hot before cooking vegetables and scallops separately.)
  • Toss zucchini with beans and serve topped with scallions and scallops and garnished with cilantro.

GRILLED SCALLOPS



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This is my Mom's easy recipe for scallop lovers. It is simple, quick, and delicious. The only tools you need are a grill and a grilling basket.

Provided by MAINJUMP

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup butter
⅔ cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 ½ pounds sea scallops
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and salt. Place scallops in a large bowl, and toss with butter mixture. Let stand for about 2 minutes.
  • Thread scallops onto skewers, or use a wire grill basket. Cook on preheated grill for about 4 minutes per side.
  • Return butter mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss with grilled scallops and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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