Sea Scallops on Rosemary Skewers with Tomato Ginger Chutney

Serves 2

 

16 small

 

branches rosemary

16 large

 

sea scallops

6 tablespoons

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

 

Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup

 

finely chopped onion

2

 

garlic cloves, minced

2

 

jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

2 teaspoons

 

ground coriander

1 teaspoon

 

mustard powder

1/2 teaspoon

 

ground cardamom

1/2 cup

 

dry white wine

5 large

 

ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced

1 cup

 

finely chopped candied ginger

 

 

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

 

. Strip enough leaves off each rosemary branch to make room for 1 scallop and coarsely chop the rosemary leaves. Thread the scallops horizontally onto the branches and lay them on a plate. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the chopped rosemary leaves evenly over the scallops and season with salt and pepper. Turn gently to coat and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Light the grill.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the tomato chutney. Warm the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, coriander, mustard powder, and cardamom and cook for another minute. Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato and candied ginger and simmer until thick and jammy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and cover to keep warm.

4. Place the scallops on the grill (or use a grilling basket), and cook, turning once, until they are opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.

5. To serve, spread the tomato chutney in a serving dish. Arrange the scallops on top, then sprinkle the lemon juice over all.