Recipe information
Ingredients for - Grilled Scallops with Mexican Corn Salad
2. 1 tbsp. minced red onion -
4. 8 small ears of corn -
6. c. mayonnaise -
7. 1 tsp. pure ancho chile powder -
8. 4 oz. Cotija or ricotta salata cheese -
11. 12 large sea scallops -
How to cook deliciously - Grilled Scallops with Mexican Corn Salad
1. Stage
Light a grill. In a large bowl, toss the garlic and onion with the lime juice and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Stage
Brush the corn with oil and grill over moderate heat until charred and just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a work surface and cut the kernels off the cobs.
3. Stage
Whisk the mayonnaise and chile powder into the garlic, onion, and lime juice. Add the cheese and corn to the bowl and toss. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
4. Stage
Brush the scallops with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat until nicely browned and barely cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Spoon the corn salad onto 4 plates and top with the scallops. Serve with lime wedges.