Scallops, Corn and Basil Steamed in Foil Recipe

Name: Scallops, Corn and Basil Steamed in Foil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry white wine; 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/4 pounds sea scallops; 36 cherry tomatoes (from 2 pints), halved; 3 cups baby spinach (2 ounces); 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 3/4 cup chopped basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dry white wine
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/4 pounds sea scallops
36 cherry tomatoes (from 2 pints), halved
3 cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
3/4 cup chopped basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Light a grill.
2
Cut six 18-by-20-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
3
In the center of each piece of aluminum foil, combine 2 tablespoons of the white wine with one-sixth of the sliced shallots, 1 piece of butter and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
4
Top with the scallops, followed by the tomatoes, spinach, corn and basil.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bring the sides of the foil together and fold to form neat rectangles.
7
Grill the foil packs over a medium-hot fire until steam inflates them and you hear the juices bubbling, about 10 minutes.
8
Carefully open the foil packs to let the steam escape, then transfer the scallops, vegetables and their broth to shallow soup bowls and serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dry white wine, 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Scallops, Corn and Basil Steamed in Foil 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.

Scallops, Corn and Basil Steamed in Foil

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