Smoked, Seared, Grilled Scallops - Cowboy Kent Rollins
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonlime juice
1tablespoonlemon juice
1tablespoonavocado oil
1garlic cloveminced
10 to 12scallopsthawed if frozen
Coarse ground black pepper
Sea salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, avocado oil and garlic.
Lightly pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
Dip the scallops in the lime juice mixture then lightly season with coarse ground black pepper and sea salt.
Make sure the grill is clean and oiled well. For fish I like to use a blend of oak, fruitwood and alder wood. Place all the coals to one side of the grill/smoker..
For seared and smoked scallops: place the scallops on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for about 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side, or until they are an opaque color and have a light char.Preheat a cast iron skillet on the grill over the direct heat. Add about 2 tablespoons avocado oil to the skillet.Place the scallops in the skillet and sear for about 2 minutes per side or until a light golden brown crust develops. Serve warm.
For grilled scallops: place the scallops over low direct heat. Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until light grill marks appear. Serve warm.