Citrus Grilled Jumbo Scallops

Melted butter, as needed
Fresh parsley, chopped
12 jumbo scallops, halved widthwise

Sauce:
1 cup water
1/4 lemon, juiced
1 cup chardonnay
1 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. honey
1 pinch salt
1/2 clove garlic, diced
Cornstarch, dissolved in water

Directions:

In small saucepan, combine water, wine, juice, butter, honey with peppers and garlic. Place over medium heat; reduce to almost half, stirring frequently. Add cornstarch solution to thick to taste. Remove from heat; keep warm. Grill scallops over hot coals, brushing frequently with melted butter. Cook to taste. Remove scallops from grill. Place 6 scallop halves on each plate. Pour citrus sauce over scallops and garnish with parsley.

User Reviews:

I made these last week. They were good but missing something. I think next time I will hit them with some cilantro.

Submitted by tomb on November 01, 2003

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