zucchini-wrapped scallops

prep time:  20 minutes + marinating
cook time:  10 minutes
servings:  4

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

steps:
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

2.  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.

3.  coat grill rack with nonstick cook spray before starting the grill.  grill skewers, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque, brushing with reserved marinade.

- light & tastey, june/july 2006