Grilled Scallops with Apple Cider Accent

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

8 wooden skewers

24 large sea scallops

3 tablespoons of olive oil (45ml)

2 teaspoons of salt (10ml)

1½ teaspoons of ground black pepper (7.5ml)

Juice of 2 lemons

1 cup of apple cider (250ml)

Method

Soak wooden skewers in cool water for 1 hour.

Place 3 scallops on each skewer and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and apple cider.

Let scallops get to room temperature.

Preheat grill to 450ºF/225ºC

Oil grill with a lightly oiled cloth.

Place scallops on grill (1-2 minutes per side) and baste continuously with lemon cider sauce.

BBQ tip: To prevent wooden skewers from burning. Place unused portion of stick over tin foil placed in the centre of the grill.