Grilled Scallops With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Scallops With Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SAUCE; 4 red bell peppers, roasted or 1 1/2 cups marinated roasted red peppers, drained; 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 1 cup butter or 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled; SCALLOPS; 1 1/2 lbs large scallops; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 bamboo skewers

Servings: persons

SAUCE
4 red bell peppers, roasted or 1 1/2 cups marinated roasted red peppers, drained
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 cup butter or 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
SCALLOPS
1 1/2 lbs large scallops
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 bamboo skewers

1
Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
2
SAUCE:
3
Place roasted peppers, stock and wine in processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into a 12-inch skillet. Add basil and cook over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.
4
Reduce heat to medium and add chilled butter a little at a time. Stir until melted and completely incorporated into sauce. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
5
SCALLOPS:
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Drain water from skewers. Divide scallops evenly among the skewers and brush with melted butter. Place skewers on grill 2-4 inches above very hot coals. Cook, turning once, until scallops are opaque in the thickest part, about 3-5 minutes.
7
Divide sauce among 6 warm dinner plates. Remove scallops from skewers and place on top of sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

587

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SAUCE, 4 red bell peppers, roasted or 1 1/2 cups marinated roasted red peppers, drained, 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Grilled Scallops With Red Pepper Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Scallops With Red Pepper Sauce

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