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Bourbon-Bacon Scallops

Source of Recipe

Cooking Light Jan/97


Recipe Introduction

A marinade of bourbon and maple syrup gives these scallops a slightly sweet flavor that contrasts nicely with the smoky bacon.

List of Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pounds large scallops (about 24)
6 bacon slices (4 ounces)
Cooking spray


Recipe

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Add scallops, stirring gently to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove scallops from bowl, reserving marinade. Cut each slice of bacon into 4 pieces. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each scallop (bacon might only wrap halfway around scallops if they are very large). Thread scallops onto 4 (12-inch) skewers, leaving some space between scallops so bacon will cook.

Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and scallops are done, basting occasionally with reserved marinade (cooking time will vary greatly with size of scallops). YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 6 scallops)


NUTRITIONAL INFO: 254 calories: 11.3g carbohydrates: 68mg cholesterol: 7g fat: 642mg sodium: 32.4g protein: 51mg calcium: 0.7mg iron: 0.1g fiber

Serving Ideas: Serve these over rice with a side of snow peas and broccoli.