MUSHROOM-SCALLOP SKEWERS

Mushroom-Scallop Skewers image

Smoky bacon and earthy mushrooms complement tender scallops in an appetizer that's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
14 bay scallops (1/4 to 1/3 lb)
14 baby portabella mushrooms (1 1/2 to 2 inches), stems removed
14 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.1-oz package)
Fresh orange curls, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix orange juice, brown sugar, orange peel, ginger and garlic. Add scallops; toss to coat.
Place 1 scallop in each mushroom cap. Wrap each with 1 bacon slice, enclosing scallop. Secure with toothpick. Dip in orange juice mixture; place in pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and scallops are opaque. If desired, replace each toothpick with 4-inch wooden skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g