Maple-Glazed Scallops

Name: Maple-Glazed Scallops
Ingredients: 12 bacon slices, cut in half; 24 large sea scallops (about 2 pounds); 1 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

12 bacon slices, cut in half
24 large sea scallops (about 2 pounds)
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Partially cook bacon in a large skillet. Wrap each scallop with 1 half slice bacon. Set aside.
2

Bring syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, until reduced to 2/3 cup (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in butter and next 3 ingredients.
3

Thread bacon-wrapped scallops on 12 (10- to 12-inch) skewers; brush syrup mixture over kebabs. Coat food rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Place kebabs on rack; grill, covered with lid, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done, basting often.