Scallops on the Grill

1. 1

   Preheat an outdoor grill to high.

2. 2

   Put scallops in a dish and add salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, pepper flakes, mustard and thyme.

3. 3

   Trim off ends of zucchini and cut it crosswise into 16 slices, each approximately the same size.

4. 4

   Add to the scallops in the dish and blend the ingredients.

5. 5

   Place one piece of zucchini on a skewer and add 2 scallops.

6. 6

   Add another piece of zucchini and 2 more scallops.

7. 7

   Add a third slice of zucchini, 3 more scallops and a final slice of zucchini.

8. 8

   Repeat, using 3 more skewers and the remaining scallops and zucchini.

9. 9

   Brush the grill of the charcoal broiler with a light coating of oil.

10. 10

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook about 1 minute.

11. 11

    Turn to the opposite side and cook 1 minute.

12. 12

    Cook on the 2 other sides about a minute each.

13. 13

    Continue cooking about 2 minutes longer for a total cooking time of about 6 minutes.

14. 14

    This cooking time will produce scallops that are medium-well done.

15. 15

    Cook the scallops about 2 minutes longer if you wish them well done.

16. 16

    Brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.