Sun 13 Apr 2008
Scallop & Mango Skewers
Posted by Svetlana under Appetizers, Seafood
Ingredients:
-1/2 stick unsalted butter
-1/4 cup chopped jasmine tea leaves
-32 sea scallops (about 2 pounds)
-8 skewers
-2 mangoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
-salt
-pepper
1. Preheat a grill to medium-high
2. Melt the butter with the tea leaves in a small saucepan over low heat
3. Dip a scallop into the butter mixture and then pierce it through the center with a skewer
4. Add 1 piece of mango to the skewer then repeat until you have 4 scallops and 4 pieces of mango on the skewer
5. Repeat with the remaining scallops, butter, mango, and skewers
6. Season with salt and pepper
7. Grill the skewers for about 8 minutes, turning to coat all sides and brushing with extra butter mixture until the scallops are just cooked through
8. Serve immediately
**The tea adds a subtle, slightly floral flavor. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 10-15 minutes before skewering.
