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Brush your grill so the grates are clean.
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In a small saucepan combine the freekeh with the chicken broth.
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Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cover.
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Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
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While the freekeh is cooking skewer you garlic scapes.
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Do this by winding them into flat spirals, which you then place on your skewers while maintaining the flat shape of the spiral.
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The fact that garlic scapes have a natural curl make this process a little easier.
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Once skewered, brush the garlic scapes with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Grill over direct medium heat for 810 minutes with the lid closed as much as possible, turning once or twice, until they begin to turn golden-brown.
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Remove from the grill and set aside.
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To prep your scallops rinse them under cold water to remove any grit and then pat dry with a paper towel and set aside.
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On each persons plate, make a bed of freekeh and arrange 3 grilled garlic scapes in a beautiful pattern.
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Add olive oil and butter to a frying pan over medium-high eat.
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Allow the pan to heat until the butter is melted and turning brown.
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Once you have hot, brown butter add the scallops to the pan.
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Cook about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
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Once the scallops have finished cooking, immediately arrange them over the grilled garlic scapes, 3 to a plate.
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Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of capers onto each plate and then drizzle with the remaining butter in the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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For a final touch, garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.
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Serve immediately.
