GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH BLACK BEANS

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From one of my cookbooks-ripped right out and tucked inside my recipe box. Half hour marination required.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Black Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb sea scallops
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced
2 cups canned black beans, drained
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place scallops in shallow dish.
  • Combine olive oil, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground red pepper; drizzle over scallops, and toss gently.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot and add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
  • Add bell pepper and sauté until tender.
  • Stir in black beans and 1/2 teaspoons cumin; sauté 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and keep warm.
  • Remove scallops from marinade; discarding marinade, thread scallops onto 4 (8 inch) skewers.
  • Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place over medium coals (300-350°F).
  • Place skewers on rack; grill, uncovered, 3 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque.
  • Spoon black bean mixture evenly onto individual serving plates.
  • Arrange grilled scallops evenly over black bean mixture.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 647.2, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.1

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