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Grilled Scallops Skewers with Orange Butter Sauce
The sweet, butter flavor of scallops is enhanced with a zesty orange butter sauce and the smoky taste of Kingsford® Signature Flavors.
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Ingredients
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0.25 cup olive oil
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25 large scallops
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chopped fresh cilantro
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wooden or metal skewers
Seasoning
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2 tsp. orange zest
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2 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tbsp. honey
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1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
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kosher salt and ground black pepper
Sauce
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 tsp. orange zest
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. honey
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kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 Food Prep
To start, if you’re using bamboo skewers, you’ll want to soak them in warm water beforehand.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together your seasoning ingredients. Add your scallops to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Set aside while the grill is preheating.
Mix together your sauce ingredients and set aside until you’re ready to use.
When your scallops and skewers are ready, thread 4–5 scallops onto each skewer.
Bamboo skewers are inexpensive and readily available. But because they’re made of thin pieces of bamboo, they’re flammable and can catch fire during grilling. To prevent this, soak your skewers in warm water for at least 1 hour prior to assembling your kabobs. When using skewers with wooden handles, it’s advisable to hang the wooden handles over the edge of the grill or make a heat barrier with a doubled piece of aluminum foil.
Credit: World Champion Pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.
2 Grill Prep
Fuel: Charcoal: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets.
Pellets: We recommend Kingsford® Grillmaster’s Choice Hardwood Pellets.
Amount: .5 lb.
Method: Direct-Heat Grilling
Temp: Charcoal Temp: 450°F (Medium Heat) / Pellets Temp: 400°
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds
Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
3 The Cook
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your skewers on the grill and cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF.
- Place your skewers on a plate and drizzle the melted cumin-orange butter over top of them. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
Frequently Asked Questions
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