Bourbon Bacon Scallops
A flavorul surprise in this marinated seafood treat.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 287, Fat 5g, Protein 16g, Carbohydrate 38g, Cholesterol 42mg, Sodium 538mg
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. minced green onions
- 2 Tbs. bourbon
- 2 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 24 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4- 12-inch skewers
Instructions
- 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 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)
