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Grilled Scallops with Orange-Chive Mayonnaise

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 30, 2008
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Dill and orange flavors bring out the best in grilled scallops!

Grilled Scallops with Orange-Chive Mayonnaise

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

Orange-Chive Mayonnaise

  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Scallops

  • 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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small bowl, mix all Orange-Chive Mayonnaise ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray hinged wire grill basket with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
  • Step 
    3
    In medium bowl, mix butter, dill weed, liqueur and salt. Stir in scallops until well coated with butter mixture. Place scallops in basket.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

730 Calories
68g Total Fat
27g Protein
3g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
730
Calories from Fat
610
Total Fat
68g
104%
Saturated Fat
21g
106%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
1070mg
45%
Potassium
580mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 13 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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