GREEK STYLE SEA SCALLOPS BROCHETTES

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'If you can't find fresh sea scallops, use peeled large shrimp, leaving the tails on. Rice pilaf or orzo would be a good accompaniment.' Taken from professional-cooking.com for ZWT. **I soak my bamboo skewers in a pitcher!

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

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