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Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes
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Recipe by alligirl

'If you can't find fresh sea scallops, use peeled large shrimp, leaving the tails on. Rice pilaf or orzo would be a good accompaniment.' Taken from professional-cooking.com for ZWT. **I soak my bamboo skewers in a pitcher!

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READY IN: 18mins
SERVES: 4
YIELD: 4 skewers
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
  • 2
    large garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 1⁄2
    tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano)
  • 12
    large sea scallops
  • 1
    large lemon, halved lengthwise, each half cut crosswise into 6 slices
  • 8
    bay leaves
  • 4
    bamboo skewers (8-to 10-inch, soaked in water 30 minutes)
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DIRECTIONS

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, pressed garlic cloves and oregano in medium bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add sea scallops and toss to coat with oil mixture.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
  • Alternate 3 scallops, 3 lemon slices and 2 bay leaves on each skewer.
  • Grill or broil brochettes until scallops are golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to plates and serve.
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