Grilled Scallops With Radicchio And Pancetta Recipes

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Put the scallops in a bowl, sprinkle them with the thyme and two tablespoons of the olive oil and toss them. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for two hours before cooking. Remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking the scallops.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Cut each head of radicchio into four pieces. Sprinkle radicchio with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the radicchio until it is wilted and lightly browned, turning occasionally. Remove to a warm platter.
• Grill the scallops until they are browned on both sides. Divide the radicchio among four plates along with the scallops. Garnish each with a lemon quarter and a sprig of thyme.

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.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN PANCETTA, WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium. Brush scallops lightly with olive oil. Unravel pancetta into 6 thin strips. Cut strips to fit around the scallops' narrow rims. Wrap a strip of pancetta around each scallop, and thread scallops on 2 parallel skewers through the pancetta so they are easier to turn.
• In a large bowl, toss together arugula, butter lettuce, mint, fennel and orange zest. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt, and toss to mix. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Divide among 4 plates.
• Season scallops lightly on the top and bottom with salt. Grill until scallops and pancetta are crisp on edges and scallops are cooked through. Remove from grill and place on top of salads. Serve.