Best Tequila Scallops Recipes

TEQUILA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or grill.
• In a bowl whisk lime juice and zest along with tequila mint and ginger.
• Rinse scallops and pat dry.
• Place in a plastic bag you can seal (Ziplock type).
• Pour marinade over and seal.
• Marinate 10-20 minutes.
• Divide scallops equally on skewers.
• Broil or grill 2 minutes; turn brush with marinade and then broil or grill 1 1/2 minutes more.
• Serve over rice, a Greek salad or pasta.

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS IN TEQUILA, CITRUS, AND CHILE DRESSING

Steps:

• Clean the scallops by removing the tough small muscles on the side, and reserve the scallops in the refrigerator until needed, preferably on ice.
• Make the marinade by combining all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper. If you are making this in advance, do not add the green herbs, or they will discolor. Add them when you add the scallops.
• Marinate the scallops in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
• To serve, fill each glass or bowl with ice. Place the shells on top of the ice and fill with the scallops and dressing. Garnish with seaweed and lime wedges. Just before serving sprinkle some sea salt over the scallops.

SCALLOPS (TEQUILA LIME ) RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear scallops on both sides until golden brown remove to plate 3. Reduce heat to medium low and add shallots and sugar, cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until very soft. 4. Stir in tequila and bring to a boil, reduce slightly and stir in lime juice, rind, cilantro and butter. 5. Stir until smooth. 6. Return scallops to skillet and turn to coat in sauce and heat thoroughly.