It’s no secret that summer is my favorite time of year. In the depths of July when people complain about “the heat, the heat, oh-my-gosh, the heat, stop being so hot..” I resist the complaints because I love everything summer embodies. Including the heat. And grilling. Summer heat and grilling go hand in hand. There is something about smelling and tasting grilled food that sends me to a happy summery place.
We lit up the grill the other night to make these Grilled Sea Scallops and Vegetables. This dinner turned out Uh. Mazing. It was ridiculously easy to make, everything cooked quickly and the flavors were incredible. It was one of those meals where I kept taking bites and finding different pops of flavor. I could not recommend it more highly!
One of my little secrets for this meal was using Badia Complete Seasoning to spruce up the scallops. This stuff is like gold. Not only is it great on seafood and other types of fish, it goes great with any type of meat or poultry, salads, stews, sauces and even vegetables.
My second little secret was pouring myself a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc with this meal. This wine is a fresh, fruity wine dominated by tropical and citric fruit such as grapefruit, lime and lemon peel complemented by white peach notes and distinctive variety herbs increasing complexity and lifting fruity sensations, a very interesting aftertaste amid smooth fruit and fresh acidity with a lingering and persistent finish. It paired perfectly with the scallops!
For more grilling inspiration, check out this grilled Chilean chicken and pebre sauce.