Difficulty: Beginner
Seafood
Grilled Scallops with Citrus Avocado Salad
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Tender and sweet, sea scallops make for a beautiful appetizer or side. The bright flavors of the citrus avocado salad really set off this dish.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500ºF or FUL with the Sear Kit lying flat side up.
- Step 2: In a medium sized bowl, combine the chopped grapefruit, avocado, lime, shallots, basil, chili, and Ben's Heffer Dust. Gently toss and set aside.
- Step 3: On a plate lined with paper towels, remove the side abductor muscle from the scallops and discard. Using a separate towel, pat the tops of the scallops dry.
- Step 4: Lightly season the scallops with olive oil and Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub.
- Step 5: Add scallops to preheated Sear Kit and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the scallops have a good crust and are cooked through.
- Step 6: Let the scallops rest for 2-3 minutes prior to serving alongside the salad.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Scallops
- 1/2 pound(s) Sea Scallops
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub
Salad
- 1 1/2 each Grapefruit, peeled
- 1 1/2 each Avocados, diced medium
- 1/2 each Lime, zested & juiced
- 1 each Shallots, minced
- 1 tablespoon(s) Basil, chopped
- 1/2 each Red Chili, diced medium
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
Tools Needed
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Medium Bowl
- Sear Kit
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500ºF or FUL with the Sear Kit lying flat side up.
- Step 2: In a medium sized bowl, combine the chopped grapefruit, avocado, lime, shallots, basil, chili, and Ben's Heffer Dust. Gently toss and set aside.
- Step 3: On a plate lined with paper towels, remove the side abductor muscle from the scallops and discard. Using a separate towel, pat the tops of the scallops dry.
- Step 4: Lightly season the scallops with olive oil and Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub.
- Step 5: Add scallops to preheated Sear Kit and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the scallops have a good crust and are cooked through.
- Step 6: Let the scallops rest for 2-3 minutes prior to serving alongside the salad.
Chef Pairings
The Grilled Scallops with Avocado Salad is substantial enough to be a whole meal. Serve with biscuits or Smoked Garlic Bread on the side.