Ginger-Scallop Bites

Name: Ginger-Scallop Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing; 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot; 1 1/2 pounds fresh bay scallops; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 24

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Feb 24, 2010

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Ingredients

Orange-Ginger Mayonnaise

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Scallops

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 1/2 pounds fresh bay scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Directions

1

Make Orange-Ginger Mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
2

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and gingerroot in oil 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add scallops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallops are white.
3

Transfer scallops to serving bowl using slotted spoon. Add mint, parsley and orange peel; toss to coat. Serve with toothpicks or cocktail forks and Orange-Ginger Mayonnaise.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If the small bay scallops are not available, you can use sea scallops. Just cut them into smaller pieces before cooking.
tip 2
Although the scallops are best if cooked just before serving, the mayonnaise mixture can be made and stored in the refrigerator up to 24 hours in advance.
tip 3
Garnish the bowl with fresh orange slice twists and fresh mint sprigs.

Nutrition Information

65 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 2g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 65

Calories from Fat: 45

Total Fat: 5g; 0%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 0%

Cholesterol: 5mg; 0%

Sodium: 90mg; 0%

Total Carbohydrate: 2g; 0%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.