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Grilled Scallops Skewers with Orange Butter Sauce
The sweet, butter flavor of scallops is enhanced with a zesty orange butter sauce and the smoky taste of Kingsford® Signature Flavors.
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Cooking for 6 people
Ingredients
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0.25 cup olive oil
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25 large scallops
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chopped fresh cilantro
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wooden or metal skewers
Seasoning
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2 tsp. orange zest
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2 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tbsp. honey
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1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
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kosher salt and ground black pepper
Sauce
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 tsp. orange zest
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. honey
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kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 Food Prep
To start, if you’re using bamboo skewers, you’ll want to soak them in warm water beforehand.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together your seasoning ingredients. Add your scallops to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Set aside while the grill is preheating.
- Mix together your sauce ingredients and set aside until you’re ready to use.
- When your scallops and skewers are ready, thread 4–5 scallops onto each skewer.
How Can I Prevent My Bamboo Skewers from Catching Fire During Grilling?
Bamboo skewers are inexpensive and readily available. But because they’re made of thin pieces of bamboo, they’re flammable and can catch fire during grilling. To prevent this, soak your skewers in warm water for at least 1 hour prior to assembling your kabobs.
What’s the Best Way to Assemble My Kabobs?
It’s important not to pack the skewers too tight or too loose. If the protein and vegetables are too snug, the skewer will take too long to cook. If too loose, the protein and vegetables may overcook. Ideally, the protein and vegetables will touch each other but not be too crowded.
2 Grill Prep
- Fuel: Charcoal: Kingsford® Signature Flavors Briquets with Chili and Cumin are the perfect fuel for this recipe. Alternatively you can add 5 or more Kingsford® Signature Flavors Briquets with Chili and Cumin to your Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets
Pellets: The flavors of Kingsford® Signature Flavors Pellets with Chili and Cumin are a great choice for this recipe. - Method: Direct-Heat Grilling
- Temp: Charcoal Temp: 450°F (Medium Heat) / Pellets Temp: 400°
How to Gauge Grill Heat Without a Thermometer
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds
Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
3 The Cook
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your skewers on the grill and cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF.
- Place your skewers on a plate and drizzle the melted cumin-orange butter over top of them. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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Rated 5 out of
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JMF0304 from
Didn't know Scallops could taste so good!
I've had scallops just a few times and never thought much of them till we tried it this way. We loved them.
Date published: 2023-11-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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my trials from
Great recipe.
I fixed this recipe and it turned out great! Will fix these again.
Date published: 2023-10-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Vinny Hoosack from
Grilled scallops
Looks great would definitely recommend this recipe to a friend and family member
Date published: 2023-10-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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GeeMarie from
Orange Butter sauce sounds delicious!
Great idea to skewer the scallops as they don't take long to cook and will stay in place and not fall apart.
Date published: 2023-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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shallowpig from
Scallop King
Great tasting, delicious, add wine. Grill, bake, baste. go with it.
Date published: 2023-07-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lara M from
Surprisingly Tasty
I’ve never had orange flavor on seafood. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty the orange sauce was on the scallops. I actually put some of it on my rice. I love how this recipe has directions for charcoal grilling & pellet grilling. I think the honey made it taste the best! Definitely will make this again.
Date published: 2023-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Toria from
Delicious!
Scallops are amazing on their own but the orange butter just adds citrus notes that are absolutely amazing and takes this recipe to a whole new level!
Date published: 2023-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Wendyjo from
These are to die for
The sauce and charcoal make this one of a kind Scallops stayed moist and didn’t dry out The combination of the scallops and the yummy sauce were amazing! Not difficult to make
Date published: 2023-06-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Faytal from
Nice Change of Pace
I'm a big meat eater, not that fond of fish and seafood, but have been trying to incorporate more into my diet. This recipe is a keeper. I not only enjoyed the flavor, but it was an easy recipe as well.
Date published: 2023-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Janet K from
Healthy & Delicious
I loved this recipe. It's healthy & quick to prepare. The seasonings are perfect.
Date published: 2023-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Egrimm from
Absolutely amazing dish!
This was by far one of the tastiest meals I've made in a long time! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange just complimented them perfectly. I'll definitely make this again!
Date published: 2023-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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BigKief from
Tastes great
I have made this a few times but I don't use the cilantro. Whole family loves it.
Date published: 2023-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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moe23 from
Making this a regular meal
Oh, the orange sauce! So tasty, and simple to pull it all together. I'd certainly make this for guests. Just don't overcook the scallops!
Date published: 2023-05-31
Rated 4 out of
5
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Mariatini from
Yummy
My family liked these a lot but I served them as an appetizer rather than an entree. Since they cook so quickly, they made a great appetizer. I cut down on the amount of the sauce to keep the recipe lower in calories.
Date published: 2023-05-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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JinIN from
Summer Seafood
This is a simple recipe that is good for beginners and those who wish a short cooking time. Tasty and a great alternative to serve to guests.
Date published: 2023-05-26
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