marinated scallops wrapped in bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 12 large sea scallops, halved
• 12 slices smoked bacon, halved
• 24 toothpicks
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 18 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 33 mins


• stir together maple syrup, soy sauce, and dijon mustard in a bowl until smooth. add the scallops, and toss to coat. cover bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate at least one hour.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a rimmed baking sheet with a sheet of aluminum foil.
• arrange bacon pieces on baking sheet so they do not overlap. bake in preheated oven until some of the grease has rendered out of the bacon; the bacon should still be very soft and pliable, about 8 minutes. remove bacon from the baking sheet and pat with paper towels to remove excess grease. drain or wipe grease from the baking sheet.
• wrap each scallop piece with a piece of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. place baking sheet. sprinkle the scallops with brown sugar.
• bake in preheated oven until the scallops are opaque and the bacon is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once.