Grilled Scallops and Vegetables with Cilantro Sauce

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Grilled Scallops and Vegetables with Cilantro Sauce Photo
Grilled Scallops and Vegetables with Cilantro Sauce
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Also known as coriander and Chinese parsley, cilantro contributes a burst of lemon-peppery flavor and a good supply of Vitamin C to this dish. Store cilantro, stems down, in a glass of water in the refrigerator with a plastic bag over the leaves to prevent drying. Use only the leaves in cooking and tear them just before using to maximize flavor and nutritional content.
Ingredients:
1
teaspoon hot chili oil

1
teaspoon dark sesame oil

1
green onion, chopped

1
tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

1
cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
pound raw or thawed frozen sea scallops

2
medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices

2
medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1
medium yellow onion, cut into wedges

8
large mushrooms



 
Preparation:
1.
Spray cold grid with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Heat chili oil and sesame oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add green onion; cook about 15 seconds or just until fragrant. Add ginger; cook 1 minute.

2.
Add chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Cool slightly. Place mixture in blender or food processor with cilantro; blend until smooth. Set aside.

3.
Thread scallops and vegetables onto 4 (12-inch) skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water 25 to 30 minutes before using, to prevent skewers from burning.) Grill about 8 minutes per side or until scallops turn opaque. Serve hot with cilantro sauce. Garnish, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 skewer (without garnish)
Sodium 644 mg
Protein 23 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 11 g
Cholesterol 36 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 7 g
Calories from Fat 31 %
Calories 194
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 2
Meat 3


This recipe appears in: Shellfish

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