GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH BLACK BEANS

Grilled Scallops With Black Beans image

Provided by Oolala

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.