For a sweet and savory feast, make this recipe for grilled Weathervane scallops with a maple bourbon glaze. The maple bourbon glaze comes together with the addition of fresh orange and lime juice, plus citrus zest for a bright punch. It’s the perfect dish to serve with a fresh green salad.
The scallops are marinated in the maple bourbon mixture before being grilled so that they stay juicy. Then, the excess marinade is simmered in a saucepan until slightly thickened and glazy for serving. If you like you can omit the bourbon, but make sure you keep the orange and lime juice — the acidity of the citrus helps to balance the sweetness of the glaze, as well as the natural sweetness of Weathervane scallops.
How to Cook Scallops on the Grill
Cooking scallops on the grill is just as easy as pan-searing. Here are a few tips and tricks to that you can cook perfectly grilled weathervane scallops every time:
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Whether you’re using a grill (gas or charcoal) or a cast-iron grill pan, make sure that the grill grates are hot, clean, and lightly oiled before putting scallops on them. This will help prevent sticking and allow the scallops to pick up nice grill marks.
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When using wooden skewers to grill, it’s best to soak them in water for an hour so that the skewers don’t burn.
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Grill one side nicely without disturbing the scallops. This will take about 4 minutes on a hot grill, after which the scallops will release easily from the grates with the help of a fish spatula or tongs. Then, flip and allow the scallops to just cook through to avoid overcooking them.
