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Barbecued Scallop And Vegetable Pockets
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2
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cups
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mushrooms; sliced
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8
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Tbs
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rice
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450
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g
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scallops; extra large
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2
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cups
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red capsicum; chopped
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1
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cup
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spring onions; cut in 2cm pieces
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4
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Tbs
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butter
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1
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tsp
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thyme leaves; fresh
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1
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tsp
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paprika
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1
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tsp
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salt
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½
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tsp
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freshly ground black pepper
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1
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Preheat outdoor barbecue. On a work surface place 4 sheets, about 45cm each, heavy duty or doubled aluminum foil, In the centre of each piece of foil, arrange ½ cup mushrooms, overlapping slightly.
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2
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Cover with 2 tablespoons rice and ¼ of the scallops. Top each with ½ cup peppers, ¼ cup spring onions and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp each thyme, paprika and salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
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3
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Bring long sides of foil together over mixture, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold down to seal. Fold up short ends and crimp to seal.
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4
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Place on outdoor grill about 12cm from heat. Cook until scallops are tender, on the grill about 15 minutes.
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5
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Remove and let stand until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Place in individual shallow serving bowls. Carefully unfold foil and serve.
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Servings: 4
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Recipe Type: Barbecue, Rice, Seafood
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Tips
If desired, you could substitute scallops for boneless fish chunks.
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