Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe

This is one of my favorite ways to serve Scallops. It is a tradition in our house to serve these every Christmas eve. The trick to broiling bacon wrapped scallops is to cook them on their side and turn often to get the bacon cooked.

You can serve also these broiled scallops as an appetizer.

Ingredients

24 large Sea Scallops (about 2 lbs.)
12 slices bacon
Ground back pepper

Directions

Rinse Scallops under cold water and pat dry
Cut each slice of bacon in half
Wrap each half around a Scallop, secure with a toothpick
Sprinkle Scallops lightly with black pepper.
Preheat broiler
Place wrapped Scallops on rack in broiling pan, with bacon facing the broiler element
Broil 8 to 10 minutes until Scallops turn opaque throughout, use tongs to turn Scallops frequently so the bacon will cook evenly on all sides.