‘Bold & Beautiful’ Scallops ‘n Salmon Skewers

Like a favorite cashmere sweater and pearls, scallops wrapped in sizzling bacon have been a classic party combo since the ‘60s.      

But a makeover is overdue. With all the buzz about omega 3s, we look for creative ways to get fresh wild salmon, one of the best sources, in our diets. Scallops, high in protein and low in calories, move over to make room for chunks of  bacon-wrapped wild salmon in this snazzy, quick, promise-they’ll-love-it dish for your next party (or book group get-together).  Start to finish, you can serve this updated version with about 30 minutes of prep time.   

Line the baking dish with foil to make clean-up a breeze. And for instant gratification, experiment with sauces from your grocery store, where fabulous chipotle concoctions are all the rage.

 “Bold and the Beautiful” Bacon-Wrapped Scallop and Salmon Skewers

1/2 pound sea scallops

1 pound salmon fillets
6 skewers
1/2 pound bacon
Maple Chipotle Glaze (recipe below)

Juice of 1 large lime

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Rinse scallops and discard any white membrane (that held the flesh to the shell). Cut salmon into chunks roughly the same size as the scallops.

 
3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the glaze.

4. Cut bacon slices in half, about 4 inches long. Wrap the scallops and salmon bites with the bacon, threading alternately onto the skewers. Liberally brush skewers with maple chipotle glaze.

5. In a shallow baking dish, bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

Drizzle with lime juice and serve immediately.

Maple Chipotle Glaze

1/2 cup maple syrup

 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from small can chipotle chiles)

Serves 6