Shelly's Recipe

BACON-WRAPPED CITRUS SCALLOPS

Category: Seafood and Fish - Grilled

1-1/2 cups orange juice
2 (2-lb) pkg sea scallops
24 slices bacon
3/4 cup bottled citrus-herb dry rub
12 (10- to 12-inch) wooden skewers*

Place orange juice in a large bowl. Remove the strip of muscle from each scallop. Place scallops in juice; let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until just beginning to crisp but still soft. Drain on paper towels.

Place citrus rub in a shallow dish. Remove scallops from juice; drain. Roll the edge of each scallop in citrus rub and wrap with bacon slice, overlapping the ends slightly. Thread 4 bacon-wrapped scallops onto each skewer. Place 4 skewers in each of 3 containers with tight-fitting covers. Chill until ready to serve.

When ready to finish and serve this dish, preheat grill to medium high (350 to 400). Place skewers on grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes until scallops are opaque in the center and feel somewhat firm, turning several times. Serves 12

*Soak wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.