Pina Colada Scallop Brochettes

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Tropical Tastes

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

12 large sea scallops
1 (10-ounce) can frozen pina colada mix, thawed (recommended: Bacardi)
1/2 cup light rum
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed garlic (recommended: Christopher Ranch)
12 ounces fresh pineapple wedges, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted

Directions

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour.

In a large zip-top bag, combine scallops, thawed pina colada mix, rum, salt, pepper, and garlic. Squeeze out air and seal bag. Gently massage to thoroughly combine ingredients. Marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Do not marinate longer then this or the marinade will begin to cook the scallops.

Set up grill for direct cooking or a grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the grate when ready to start cooking.

Remove scallops from marinade and discard marinade. Thread 3 scallops through 4 skewers and thread the pineapple wedges onto the remaining skewers. Season with salt and pepper. Note: If grilling indoors on a grill-pan, pat the scallops dry before grilling.

Spread toasted coconut on a plate; set aside. Place brochettes on hot oiled grill and cook until scallops are opaque and just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill the pineapple until there are nice grill marks and fruit softens a bit, about 4 minutes. Remove from grill and immediately press both sides of brochettes into toasted coconut. Serve hot.

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Edith Mesa, AZ 10-16-2007
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Save this one for a special date!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

For the last month my son (25 yrs) comes by with his room mate each Monday to learn how to cook a new meal. We made this... dish last night and it was EASY AND DELICIOUS! Both the boys felt it was definitely not a first date meal, but more like a fourth or fifth! Not only does it taste great, it also looks beautiful! They think it's a meal to keep in the "back pocket" for that special date and special gal! What better review can you get?Read more
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Anonymous 10-04-2007
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Pina Colada
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I didn't think this recipe worked at all. I found the pina colada mix way too sweet. Next time I will go with just the rum... and some coconut milk. I will definitely add the pineapple chunks and it will still be plenty tropical but it won't taste like a fishy dessert.Read more
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BOOTSIE SARASOTA, FL 09-25-2007
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REALLY SWEET
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This was way too sweet. I see that only 2 reviews that were 5 stars left their names,the rest were anonymous,I wonder why... ??????Read more
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Jennifer San Diego, CA 01-25-2007
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Excellent Flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We really enjoy making these scallops. They have great flavor and are really easy to make. I usually make Coconut Banana... Bread and a vegetable with these and it is a meal reminiscent of Hawaii. Pretty low calorie - love them!Read more
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Francine Baltimore, MD 09-12-2006
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The marinade was sickening
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

The marinade was utterly disgusting and it was a very good thing I tasted it before ruining some expensive scallops.
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Anonymous 06-04-2006
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delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

so fast and easy - and delicious - I also added a skewer of grilled shrimp - very yummy