Monday, December 3, 2007

Bourbon Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Bourbon Scallops wrapped in Bacon

We serve this Hor Dourve for any special occasion, although it is perfect for any elegant affair such as a Cocktail Party, especially around the Holidays ! Your guests will RAVE about them!
A delightful marinade of bourbon and maple syrup give this scallop recipe a sweet, Smoky flavor.

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons minced green onion
2 Tablespoons Bourbon
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
24 Large Sea Scallops (1 1/2 pounds)
6 Bacon Slices (4 ounces)

Instructions:
Combine first 6 ingredients n a bowl. Stir well. Add scallops, stirring gently to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Stir occassionally.

Remove scallops from bowl, reserving your marinade. Cut each clice of bacon into 4 pieces. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each scallop. Use toothpicks to hold scallop and bacon slice together.

Place scallops and bacon on a baking pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and scallops are done. Baste occassionally with reserved marinade. Cooking time may vary according to size of scallops.

Serving size: 4 servings (6 scallops each serving)