Recipe: Peach Bourbon BBQ Scallops (Like Red Lobster)

PEACH BOURBON BBQ SCALLOPS (LIKE RED LOBSTER)

"Fresh scallops are paired with succulent bacon and accented by Chef Michael LaDuke's signature Peach Bourbon BBQ glaze."

FOR THE PEACH BOURBON BBQ SAUCE:
2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
1/4 cup ripe fresh or frozen peaches, peeled, seeded and chopped (or substitute peach preserves)
2 1/2 tablespoons Bourbon
FOR THE SCALLOPS:
24 each scallops
6 (two-prong) metal skewers for scallops
Olive oil
24 slices bacon
Salt and pepper (to taste)

TO MAKE THE PEACH BOURBON BBQ SAUCE:
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer while stirring for 8-10 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook down. Cool and blend in a food processor or blender until smooth.

TO PREPARE THE SCALLOPS:
Wrap one piece of bacon around each scallop and place four scallops on a one two-pronged skewer so they don't turn. Repeat with remaining skewers. Brush both sides of the scallops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the scallops on a medium hot grill. Keep an eye on them because they will cook quickly and you don't want to burn them. Grill scallops for approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Take them off the grill when they are about 80 percent done.

Add the Peach Bourbon BBQ sauce during the last moments of cooking or when the cooking is complete for added flavor.

Makes 6 servings (6 skewers with 4 scallops per skewer)
Adapted from Red Lobster's Wood-Fire Grill menu
Source: The Food Channel