Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
• 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano)
• 12 large sea scallops
• 1 large lemon, halved lengthwise, each half cut crosswise into 6 slices
• 8 bay leaves
• 4 bamboo skewers (8-to 10-inch, soaked in water 30 minutes)

Recipe

• 1 whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, pressed garlic cloves and oregano in medium bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper.
• 2 add sea scallops and toss to coat with oil mixture.
• 3 prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
• 4 alternate 3 scallops, 3 lemon slices and 2 bay leaves on each skewer.
• 5 grill or broil brochettes until scallops are golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• 6 transfer to plates and serve.