Broiled Or Grilled Shrimp Or Scallops With Coconut Curry Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Barbecue and Grilling, Fish and Seafood, Main Dishes
Servings 4
Calories 266 kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 266 kcalCarbohydrates: 15 gProtein: 46 gFat: 13 gSaturated Fat: 10 gCholesterol: 75 mgSodium: 450 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 7 gVitamin A: 11.2 IUCalcium: 81 mgIron: 9 mg

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Finely minced ginger
  • 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 2 lb sea scallop or large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 dash salt to taste
  • 2 each scallions minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions 

  • Combine in a saucepan the coconut mil, lime juice, curry powderm ginger and pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler. Make sure the grill rack is clean and place it as close to the heat source as possible.
  • Place on the grill or under the broiler as close to the heat as possible:
  • Turn the shrimp after the first side becomes pink, 2 minutes or so; turn the scallops when the first side becomes opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Season liberally with:
  • Grill or broil until the second side is pink or opaque; test one of the pieces by cutting into it to make sure it is cooked through. Remove to a serving bowl, gently warm the coconut sauce if necessary, pour it over the top, and sprinkle with seasame seeds.
Keyword barbecue/grill, Seafood
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