Grilled Ponzu Marinated Scallop Lollipops
- 4 stalks lemongrass, white part finely minced, green part cut into 2 1/2-inch skewers and soaked in water
- 4 scallions finely sliced, save a little for garnish
- 1 cup ponzu
- 1 tablespoon toasted whole green peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce
- 12 large sea scallops (U-8's), prepped and halved into disks
- Preheat a cleaned, oiled grill.
- In a bowl, mix together the minced lemongrass, scallions, ponzu, peppercorns, sugar, and soy.
- Add the scallops and marinate for 8 minutes before cooking.
- Remove scallops and lay them on a flat surface.
- Skewer each one with the soaked lemongrass.
- Season lightly with salt and on the hottest part of the grill cook the scallops for only 1 minute a side.
- If available, lay out washed whole scallions and lemongrass stalks on a plate in a fan shape.
- Top with "lollipops".
- Beverage: Veuve Clicquot Blanc de Blanc or DVX
stalks lemongrass, scallions, ponzu, sugar, soy sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-ponzu-marinated-scallop-lollipops-recipe.html (may not work)