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Grilled Scallops with Buttery Cracker Crumbs

Typically baked, this New England–inspired seafood dish gets a summer upgrade with the help of a grill and a bed of peppery arugula. Serve as a light entrée or as an appetizer.

Serves 4
Ready in 15 mins
Prep time 11 mins
Cooking time 4 mins
211 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (16 oz) pkg Nature's Promise® Sea Scallops, thawed
> Skewers (soaked, if wooden)
> 1 tbsp olive oil
> 2 cups arugula
> 3 tbsp butter, melted
> 1 green onion, finely chopped
> 1/4 cup finely crushed butter crackers crumbs (around 5 crackers)
> 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest

Steps

1
Set grill or grill pan to high. With paper towels, pat the scallops very dry. Thread onto the skewers. Brush with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
2
Grill scallops 2 min. per side, until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board. Arrange the arugula on a serving plate. Remove scallops from skewers and place on top of arugula.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, green onion, cracker crumbs, and lemon zest. Sprinkle crumb mixture over scallops to serve.

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