Grilled Scallops with Orange-Chive Mayonnaise

 

1

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

2

tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

2

teaspoons grated orange peel

1/2

cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4

cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed

2

tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

lb sea scallops

• 1 In small bowl, mix all Orange-Chive Mayonnaise ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving but no longer than 24 hours.
• 2 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray hinged wire grill basket with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
• 3 In medium bowl, mix butter, dill weed, liqueur and salt. Stir in scallops until well coated with butter mixture. Place scallops in basket.
• 4 Place basket on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until scallops are white and opaque. Serve with Orange-Chive Mayonnaise.