Looking for a great appetizer to kick off your holiday meal? Try this great recipe we found on the Tortuga Rum Company’s website and give your family something to rave about with fresh Mojito Garlic Holiday Scallops! Not just great in drinks– who knew Mojito Mint could be so versatile? Give the gift of mint with our potted Mexican Chicken Pot, complete with Mojito Mint to spice up your holiday!
Mojito Garlic Holiday Scallops
* 20 Large Sea Scallops
*1/4 Cup of Butter
* 6 Minced Garlic Cloves (For a more subtle Garlic flavor, try our fresh Garlic Chives instead!)
* 4 Large, Chopped Scallions (Our fresh Chives can also be substituted for a less intense Onion taste)
*1/4 Cup of Light Rum
*1/4 Cup Finely Chopped fresh Mojito Mint leaves
* 3 Tbs. Key Lime Juice (or Fresh Lime Juice if Key Lime isn’t available)
* 1 Tso. Sugar
* 1 Tsp. Salt
* 1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
(For those of you who like it hot, try adding Red Pepper Flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce to kick things up a bit!)
1) Rinse the scallops in cool water and pat dry. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and saute` the garlic and scallions for about two minutes.
2) Once lightly brown, add the scallops and saute` for three minutes, then flip and cook another three minutes on the other side. Once tender, move the scallops to a plate and cover while you prepare the glaze.
3) Over medium to high heat (depending on your stove), combine rum, fresh Mojito Mint, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper and stir until it begins to boil. Continue to stir for another three minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
4) Stir in scallops gently and turn the heat off. Make sure the scallops are each covered in the glaze.
For a holiday garnish, use some of the fresh Mint leaves and place some Pineapple Sage or Bergamot to add a great green and red accent!
This is a great dish to serve by itself as an hors d’oeurve or you can make it a main course by serving it on a bed of rice, pasta, cous cous or salad! ¡Buen Provecho!