Mango Scallop Skewers With Spinach Toss
Hands-on time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Makes: 4 servings
The combination of sweet mango and buttery scallops makes this dish an easy dinnertime option.
24 frozen jumbo scallops, thawed 1 mango, peeled, pitted and cut in
sixteen ¾-inch (2 cm) cubes 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 tsp mustard
SPINACH TOSS:
6 cups baby spinach 1 sweet red pepper, julienned
⅓ cup julienned peeled mango ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard Pinch each salt and pepper
Alternately thread 3 scallops and 2 mango cubes onto each of 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
In small bowl, gradually whisk butter into mustard; brush half over 1 side of the skewers. Place, buttered side down, on greased grill over mediumhigh heat. Close lid and grill for 2 minutes. Brush with remaining butter mixture; turn and grill until scallops are opaque, about 2 minutes.
SPINACH TOSS: Meanwhile, combine spinach, red pepper, mango and red onion; arrange on platter. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad. Top with skewers.
PER SERVING: about 249 cal, 17 g pro, 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 16 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 12 g sugar), 49 mg chol, 294 mg sodium, 735 mg potassium. % RDI: 12% calcium, 25% iron, 62% vit A, 108% vit C, 53% folate.
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IT UP Baked Mango Scallop Skewers With Spinach Toss On greased foil-lined baking sheet in 400° F (200°C) oven, bake skewers, turning once, until scallops are opaque, about 4 minutes.