ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED SCALLOPS

By joanmarie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-1/2 pounds sea scallops (about 16)
• 2 medium zucchini

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, seasoning, orange peel and red pepper flakes; set aside 1 tablespoon for basting. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut zucchini into very thin lengthwise strips. Drain and discard marinade. Wrap a zucchini strip around each scallop. Secure by threading where the zucchini ends overlap onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque, brushing once with reserved marinade. Yield: 4 servings.