Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Grilled Scallops & Vegetables recipe! Perfectly seared scallops meet tender-crisp veggies, all tossed in a bright, zesty cilantro sauce. This 35-minute masterpiece is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a taste of summer!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 153.7 kcal

Protein 37g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce

1 tablespoon Hot Chili Oil
1 tablespoon Dark Sesame Oil
2 chopped Green Onions
1 tablespoon minced Fresh Ginger
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1 cup packed Fresh Cilantro
1 pound large Sea Scallops
Zucchini (as part of 1 cup total mixed vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces)
Yellow Squash (optional, as part of 1 cup total mixed vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces)
Yellow Onion (optional, as part of 1 cup total mixed vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces)
Mushrooms (optional, as part of 1 cup total mixed vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces)
Nonstick cooking spray
Bell Peppers (as part of 1 cup total mixed vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces)
Cherry Tomatoes (as part of 1 cup total mixed vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces)

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How to Make Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce

Spray cold grill grates with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Heat 1 tablespoon chili oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add 2 chopped green onions.
Cook for about 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add 1 tablespoon minced ginger.
Cook for 1 minute.
Add 1/2 cup chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half (about 5 minutes).
Transfer the mixture to a blender along with 1 cup packed fresh cilantro.
Blend until completely smooth.
Set aside.
Thread 1 pound large scallops and your choice of vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes – about 1 cup total, cut into 1-inch pieces) onto skewers.
Grill skewers for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until scallops are opaque and vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serve immediately, drizzled generously with the cilantro sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

Carbs

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Starters Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Seafood Asian The Americas American Healthy Gluten Free Summer Recipes Grilling & Bbq

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce?

Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce?

Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce has approximately 153.7 calories per serving, with about 37 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce?

The key ingredients for Grilled Scallops And Vegetables With Cilantro Sauce are Hot Chili Oil, Dark Sesame Oil, Green Onion, Fresh Ginger, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro. See the full list with measurements above.