Best Grilled Scallop Skewer With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Recipes

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SEARED SUN-DRIED TOMATO-PESTO SEA SCALLOPS



Seared Sun-Dried Tomato-Pesto Sea Scallops image

Make and share this Seared Sun-Dried Tomato-Pesto Sea Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by a-bossert

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 9m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
6 ounces pesto sauce
8 large sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces clarified butter

Steps:

  • Place the sundried tomatoes and pesto sauce in food prossesor, and blend together.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of sea scallops to taste. Put clarrified butter in pan over med-hi heat, and sear scallops in butter for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Heat the sundried tomato pesto sauce over med heat until hot.
  • Serve scollops on plate with 1 teaspoon of hot sundried pesto sauce on top of each scallop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 80.8, Sodium 2460.1, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 21.5, Protein 18.5

GRILLED SKEWERED SEA SCALLOPS



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This has everything going for it - it's low-calorie, it's fast, and it's delicious. The scallops need to marinate about 30 minutes, which gives you time to rustle up a nice rice pilaf and salad to accompany it. Then throw on the grill and dinner is served!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb sea scallops (as uniform in size as possible)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, stemmed
1 lime (cut into quarters or slices)

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne together in small bowl.
  • Thread scallops and tomatoes alternately on 4 skewers.
  • Place on platter and drizzle with marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate, basting once with marinade, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare charcoal for grilling or heat broiler.
  • Grill or broil skewers, basting with marinade but not turning, just until scallops are cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
  • Place lime wedge on each skewer and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 481.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20

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

GRILLED BEEF SKEWERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO RELISH



Grilled Beef Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Relish image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 6h37m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (2 pound) beef tri-tip, trimmed, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 48 cubes)
1/2 small red onion, finely diced, rinsed, and drained
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 10 to 12 tomatoes)
1 ear of corn, kernels removed, or 1/2 cup frozen and thawed corn
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the beef: In a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, herbes de Provence, salt, pepper, and beef. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Remove the meat from the marinade and season with salt. Thread 4 pieces of meat onto each skewer and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-well. Arrange the skewers on a platter.
  • For the relish: In a small bowl, combine the onion, sun-dried tomatoes, corn, and olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the avocado, feta cheese, and parsley. Gently toss and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve the relish alongside the beef skewers.

GRILLED SCALLOP SKEWER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



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I have a sun-dried tomato pesto recipe included on Just a PInch

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 scallops
salt
sun-dried tomato pesto

Steps:

  • 1. Get your grill hot. Soak bamboo skewers in water or use a metal skewer. Add the scallops to the skewer leaving a little room between each scallop. Season with salt
  • 2. Place the skewer on the grill over the hotest area. Let cook 2 minutes on each side to get a good sear.
  • 3. Remove the scallops from the skewers and top with a dollop of Sun-dried tomato pesto. Serve

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