Skewered Scallops

A recipe from Australia, featuring scallops grilled on the barbi! Light seasoning enables the sweet taste of the scallops to come through. Posted for ZWT5.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb scallops
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash black pepper
• 1  dash paprika
• 2  kiwi fruits, quartered (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry with paper toweling. Halve any large scallops.
2. In a bowl, combine dry white wine, lemon juice, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Add scallops. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Drain; reserve marinade.
3. On 8 skewers thread scallops, allowing some space between each scallop. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Grill over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes or till scallops are tneder. Turn often and brush with reserved marinade. (Or broil 4 inches from the heat about 10 minutes, turning once -- but grilling outside over coals is best!). Serve with kiwi fruit, if desired.