HHjr has been busy trying new ideas and recipes in our kitchen
Recently we enjoyed Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
We had a Seafood feast over the weekend
and decided this glaze would be perfect for scallops too
HHjr outdid himself with this spread
Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade dipping sauce
Oysters 2 ways, raw on the half shell and grilled with Parmesan Topping
and Apricot Glazed Scallops
We celebrated the beginning of Summer,
with beautiful weather, and being together as a family
This glaze only takes minutes to make
AND
You can change it up using orange marmalade,
blueberry or strawberry preserves instead
We had it on chicken thighs,
but it would be equally delicious on chicken breasts, nuggets, legs or wings
Note: Cooking times vary according to oven or grill types, please refer to your own methods for cooking times and use a meat thermometer to safely determine when your chicken is done
Apricot Glazed Chicken or Scallops
Ingredients
- 2 lbs scallops or 8 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce {or substitute soy sauce}
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat ingredients in a small sauce pan over medium heat, bringing to a simmer and stirring until combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Cover chicken or scallops with glaze and grill, bake, or saute* until done, basting with sauce during cooking. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chicken thighs will take approximately 30-35 minutes at 350-400 degrees depending on size of thighs and cooking method. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness, internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit {75 degrees Celcius}
- *Saute scallops in a greased {equal parts olive oil and butter or coconut oil} skillet or on a griddle over medium high heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bottom is golden and beginning to char. Turn scallops over, baste with more sauce and cook 1-2 minutes longer, 3-5 minutes total cooking time. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Hello Summer!
By the way, if you’re looking for a great summer read,
I highly recommend “Hello Summer” by my friend Mary Kay Andrews
It’s available on Amazon here
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