Bacon Wrapped Citrus Scallops

Ingredients

• 12 slices bacon
• 24 large sea scallops
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons orange juice (fresh is best)
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

1. 1

   Cut each bacon slice in half. Cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes.

2. 2

   Wrap each scallop in a bacon piece.

3. 3

   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring syrup to a boil. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes, until reduced to about 2/3 cup.

4. 4

   Remove from heat. Add butter, orange juice, and orange peel and stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined.

5. 5

   Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Heat grill to a medium-high heat (350-400 degrees).

6. 6

   Using 6 skewers, thread 4 wrapped scallops onto each skewer (if using wooden, soak in water for about 30 minutes first). Brush syrup mixture over scallops.

7. 7

   Grill scallops for 4-6 minutes, turning once or twice, until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.