Bacon-wrapped Scallops

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 pieces bacon
• 24 scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning, to taste
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning, to taste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 if you prefer, the bacon can be pre-cooked for a couple of minutes in the microwave to insure it will be crispy by the time the scallops are done.
• 3 do not overcook the scallops as they will be rubbery.
• 4 cut each piece of bacon in half to make 24 pieces.
• 5 roll a piece of bacon around each scallop and secure on wooden skewers.
• 6 place scallops on a rimmed baking sheet.
• 7 sprinkle with old bay and creole seasoning.
• 8 both seasonings contain salt, so don't overdo it!
• 9 amounts listed are what i used.
• 10 bake at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until the scallops are done.
• 11 the bacon should be crispy.
• 12 while the scallops are cooking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a saucepan to make the dipping sauce.
• 13 mix well and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
• 14 serve the scallops with the dipping sauce.