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Red pepper scallops

Red pepper scallops

Ingredients

3 large red bell peppers (select longest ones)
1 1/2 pounds
large sea scallops (about 16 per pound)
1 bunch large scallions, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (including white and green parts)
2 teaspoons olive oil
  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
1/4 teaspoon  grated lemon zest 
1 tablespoon  fresh lemon juice 

Directions

Broil or grill the peppers (can do 2-3 days ahead): Preheat the grill to high (or, your toaster oven to Broil, lining the baking tray with foil). Grill or broil the peppers, turning occasionally with tongs, until charred in spots, 25–30 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam for 10 minutes. Uncover and let cool. With a paring knife, remove the skin, stems, and seeds. Slice lengthwise into about 24 long, 3/4-inch wide strips.

To grill the scallops, preheat grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Wrap a pepper strip around each scallop to cover sides completely, overlapping the pepper ends.

Alternately thread 2-3 scallion pieces with 2 pepper-wrapped scallops on 24 (6-inch) metal or bamboo skewers, using two skewers at a time to hold the food securely and anchor the pepper wrappings on the scallops. Brush lightly on both sides with the oil and sprinkle with pepper.

Grill, turning once, until scallops are almost firm to the touch and scallions are lightly charred, 3-4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and lemon juice and serve at once.

6

Servings

25 minutes

Prep Time

40 minutes

Cook Time

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 2 skewers or 4 scallops and about 1/3 cup scallions
Calories 150        
Fat 2.5 g
Sat Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 190 mg
Carbohydrate 10 g
Fiber 3 g
Protein 20 g
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