miso-glazed grilled sea scallops
This is a simple but elegant dinner, especially if you serve the glazed scallops over a fresh bed of spinach or mixed greens. The salty-sweet and slightly nutty tone of the miso mixes well with the mirin. On the grill, It caramelizes nicely and adds a deeply rich taste to the grilled scallops.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons miso
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or sake)
- 1 to 2 dashes sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops (about 20 to 24 total)
- - vegetable oil, for grilling
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 - scallion or green onion, sliced (for garnish)
How To Make miso-glazed grilled sea scallops
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Step 1Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very hot. Rub the grill grate with a little vegetable oil, and position grill 3 or 4 inches from the heat.
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Step 2In a bowl, whisk together miso, mirin (or sake), sesame oil, and pepper.
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Step 3Thread the scallops (through their equators) onto metal or soaked-wooden skewers. Brush scallops lightly with vegetable oil, and grill until they’re brown on the bottom and release easily from the grill, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Step 4Turn and brown for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side; total cooking time should be 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 5When they’re almost done, brush on both sides with the miso mixture, and continue to cook, turning once or twice, until the glaze caramelizes a bit and the scallops are done; take the scallops off the grill before the interior becomes totally opaque.
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Step 6Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion slices on each serving, and serve immediately.
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