Mojito-Grilled Scallops

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These scallops will have your man singing your praises the day after Valentine’s Day.

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• Mojito:
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup light rum
• Juice of 2 limes
• 4 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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• Scallops:
• 1 pound sea scallops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]For the mojito: Muddle (gently mash together) 1/4 cup of the mint and the sugar in a bowl or cocktail shaker. Stir in the water until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the rum, lime juice, bitters, salt, and pepper. Pour into a ziplock bag.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]For the scallops: Drop the scallops into the marinade bag, press out the air, seal, and refrigerate for no longer than 20 minutes. Heat a grill for medium-high heat.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Remove the scallops from the marinade and pour the marinade into a saucepan. Coat the scallops all over with the oil and let stand for 10 minutes.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”4″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Boil the marinade over high heat until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Keep warm.[/step-item]

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Grill the scallops directly on the grill grate until browned and springy to the touch but still a little soft in the center, about 3 minutes per side.

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[step-item number=”6″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Divide the sauce among the bottoms of 4 small plates. Arrange the scallops over the sauce and scatter on the remaining 1 tablespoon mint.[/step-item]

[nutrition-info calories=”282″ calories_fat=”” fat=”7 g” sat_fat=”” choles=”45 mg” sodium=”767 mg” carbs=”17 g” sugars=”” protein=”19 g” fiber=”1 g”] [/nutrition-info]

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest