Shelly's Recipe

GRILLED ASIAN SEA SCALLOPS

Category: Seafood and Fish - Grilled

2 lb Sea scallops
1/4 cup Apple cider
1/4 cup Light soy sauce
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/2 oz Sesame oil
2 stalks scallion; chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger root; minced
1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
1 lg Garlic clove; minced
1 medium Jalapeno; minced
1 tsp Hot pepper flakes
1/2 tsp White pepper
Dash Kosher salt

For the marinade, whisk the ingredients until blended, add green onions. Place scallops in a large plastic storage bag, pour marinade over the scallops. Put in refrigerator for 4 hours. Remove scallops from plastic bag and place on paper towels to dry off the marinade before you light the grill.

Prepare grill for medium heat. Spray grid with non-stick spray and let grid heat over the hot coals (the hotter the grid, the less chance the food will stick). Place scallops on the grid or for best results use a greased vegetable & fish grill basket. Grill for 3 minutes, baste with marinade and turn, grill 2-3 minutes, baste again with marinade until done. Scallops cook very quickly, it should take no more than 6 minutes of cooking time, total.

NOTES: For the finishing sauce bring remaining marinade to a boil on the stovetop for approximately 5-6 minutes. Serve on the side at the table.