Scallops on a bed of peppers with avocado sauce
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Grill Time: Approx. 6 minutes
Makes 4 servings


AVOCADO SAUCE
1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon each: salt and cayenne pepper
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
SCALLOPS
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced thin
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced thin
1½ pounds preservative-free sea scallops
Peanut oil for lubricating scallops and
greasing fish basket
1. SAUCE: Mash avocado pulp with lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Blend in mayonnaise, salt, cayenne, and egg. Stir in chopped pecans.
2. PREPARE PEPPERS: Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Sauté pepper slices, stirring often, until tender. Arrange pepper slices on heated serving platter.
3. GRILL SCALLOPS: Place scallops in a greased double-hinged fish basket. Brush scallops with peanut oil. Grill scallops for 3-4 minutes. Turn basket and continue cooking until scallops begin to turn opaque. Option: Thread skewers with scallops and turn every 3 minutes until done. Remove scallops and arrange on the bed of peppers. Serve scallops hot and pass Avocado Sauce at the table.
Frank's Seafood • 7901 Oceano Avenue • Jessup, Maryland 20794 • (800) 287-5960