Broiled Sea Scallops Recipes

BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Put the scallops onto a container for the broiler.
• Add butter/margarine and olive oil.
• Sprinkle spices onto the scallops.
• Place a few inches away from broiler fire.
• Broil for 12 minutes.
• Turn the scallops over and broil for another 4 minutes.
• Serve as an appetizer or as part of a main course.

BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the scallops, parsley and basil; cook and stir over medium heat until scallops are firm and opaque. Add the vermouth or broth, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1 minute., Divide mixture evenly between 2 ovenproof 1-1/2-cup dishes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until scallops are firm and opaque and bread crumbs are golden brown.

SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
• Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and salt. Place scallops in a large bowl, and toss with butter mixture. Let stand for about 2 minutes.
• Thread scallops onto skewers, or use a wire grill basket. Cook on preheated grill for about 4 minutes per side.
• Return butter mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep warm while scallops cook. Toss with grilled scallops and serve.

BROILED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix vermouth, oil, garlic, salt and parsley. Add the scallops and stir. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat broiler.
• Toss melted butter with bread crumbs.
• Spoon marinade and scallops into a baking dish or 4 individual ramekins. Place 2" from heat and broil 3 minutes. Turn scallops and sprinkle with bread crumbs and paprika and broil for another 3 minutes.

BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Turn broiler on.
• Rinse scallop and place in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt, melted butter or margarine and lemon juice.
• Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops start to turn golden. Remove from oven and serve with extra melted butter or margarine on the side for dipping.

HONEY BROILED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• 1. Combine lime juice, oil, honey,soy sauce, and ginger.
• 2. Add scallops and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Remove scallops from marinade, reserving marinade.
• 4. Place scallops in a shallow baking pan that has been sprayed with a non-stick coating; broil 4-6 inches from source of heat 2-3 minutes.
• 5. Turn and baste with reserved marinade and continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until opaque throughout.
• 6. sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.