GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-CHIVE MAYONNAISE

Grilled Scallops with Orange-Chive Mayonnaise image

Dill and orange flavors bring out the best in grilled scallops!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lb sea scallops

Steps:

In small bowl, mix all Orange-Chive Mayonnaise ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray hinged wire grill basket with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
In medium bowl, mix butter, dill weed, liqueur and salt. Stir in scallops until well coated with butter mixture. Place scallops in basket.
Place basket on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until scallops are white and opaque. Serve with Orange-Chive Mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 13, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g