Grilled Sea Scallops and Fennel

• 2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
• 1 tbsp. anise-flavored liqueur (optional)
• 24 sea scallops (1 1/4 pounds)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 bulb fennel

1. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil with the lemon juice and liqueur, if using.
3. Add scallops, and toss to coat.
4. Slide scallops horizontally onto small skewers (about 6 on each).
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Place skewers on grill.
7. Grill, rotating, until scallops are golden outside and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Remove from grill.
9. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise, and slice lengthwise again into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
10. Toss with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, and grill, turning, until fennel just wilts and starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
11. Remove scallops from skewers.
12. Serve warm.

olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, aniseflavored liqueur, salt, fennel

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/grilled-sea-scallops-fennel-mslo0510-recipe (may not work)