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Jan 29, 2010

Scallop Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Avocado SauceRecipe from Weber's Time to Grill™ by Jamie Purviance

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Serves: 4 // Prep time: 30 minutes | Marinating time: 15 to 20 minutes | Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes

Grocery List

Fresh Produce

  • .25 oz fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • .25 head green cabbage
  • 1 Hass avocados
  • 1 jalapeño chile peppers
  • 3 limes
  • .5 red onions

Meat / Poultry / Seafood

  • 24 sea scallops, each 1 to 1½ oz

Oil and Spices

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • .5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt

Other

  • 8 corn or flour tortillas (6 to 8”)

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 large Hass avocado, diced
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 large jalapeño chile pepper, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 large garlic clove

  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Grated zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced

  • 24 sea scallops, each 1 to 1½ ounces
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage, rinsed under cold water
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed under cold water
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches)

Instructions

  1. In a blender combine the sauce ingredients and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Set aside at room temperature until ready to serve.

  2. In a large bowl whisk the marinade ingredients, including 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Remove the small, tough side muscle that might be left on each scallop. Add the scallops to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes while the grill preheats.

  3. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F).

  4. In a medium bowl combine the cabbage and onion.

  5. Brush the cooking grates clean. Lift the scallops one at a time from the marinade, letting the excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Discard the marinade. Grill the scallops over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until lightly browned and just opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from the grill.

  6. Warm the tortillas over direct high heat for about 10 seconds on each side.

  7. Fill each tortilla with some of the cabbage mixture and three scallops. Top with the sauce and serve right away.

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