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Ginger Teriyaki Scallop Skewers

Source: dLife

Pineapple juice, soy sauce, and fresh ginger brings out the natural sweetness of scallops.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	161.5

Total Carbs	14.5 g

Dietary Fiber	0.0 g

Sugars	12.1 g

Total Fat	4.1 g

Saturated Fat	0.5 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.5 g

Potassium	814.7 mg

Protein	10.7 g

Sodium	292.6 mg

Dietary Exchanges 4.1 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.4 Fruits, 1.4 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

0.75
0 3/4 cup pineapple juice 0.3333
0.3333 cup mirin 2.0
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 2.0
2 tsp sesame oil 1.0
1 tsp fresh ginger root 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 16.0
16 each large scallops 1.0
1 tsp canola oil

Directions

In mixing bowl, whisk pineapple juice, mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
In small saucepan, and half of sauce and bring to boil over medium high heat. Lower heat to medium, stirring frequently, gently simmer, about 20-25 minutes, until reduced to syrup.
In bowl with remaining pineapple juice mixture, place scallops. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
Preheat broiler and place broiler rack 4-6" from heat source.
Drain scallops and discard remaining marinade. Thread with four scallops onto each metal or wooden skewers. Brush with canola oil.
Broil scallops, turning often until they are opaque, about 4-6 minutes. Brush with cooked pineapple syrup and serve immediately.