Grilled Scallops with Orange-Scented Quinoa

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa
• Zest of 1 large orange
• Kosher salt
• Vegetable-oil cooking spray
• Eighteen 1 1/2-to-2-inch scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds), tough muscle removed
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Special equipment: Twelve 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent scorching

1. For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the quinoa, orange zest and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Cover the pan and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork, cover the pan and let the quinoa sit for 10 to 12 more minutes.
5. For the scallops: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
6. Spray with cooking spray.
7. Thread 3 scallops onto a skewer.
8. Thread another skewer (alongside the first) through the scallops about 1/2-inch apart to make flipping the skewers easier.
9. Repeat with the remaining scallops and skewers to make 6 skewers in total.
10. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
11. Grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
12. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
13. Place the quinoa in a large serving bowl.
14. Add the dressing, beans and parsley.
15. Toss until coated.
16. Season with salt and pepper.
17. Arrange the grilled scallops on top and serve.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/grilled-scallops-with-orange-scented-quinoa-recipe.html (may not work)