Alouette Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Shrimp

Corrinne J's Note:

This is a lovely appetizer for summer time!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 24.0 appetiz ...

• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) package alouette peppercorn parmesan cheese or 1 (6 1/2 ounce) package alouette garlic & herbs spreadable cheese
• 24 slices bacon
• 12 large sea scallops
• 12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons chopped scallions or 3 tablespoons chives
• 24 toothpicks

Directions:

1. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. Fry bacon strips on each side for 1 minute until almost crisp, but still pliable.
3. Set aside onto a paper towel. Drain grease from pan.
4. In the same sauté pan over medium-high heat, sear scallops on both sides for 2 ½-3 minutes until caramelized on top, or opaque. Set aside.
5. Sauté the shrimp in a sauté pan over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
6. Spread each bacon strip with 1/2 tablespoons of Alouette.
7. Wrap the Alouette covered bacon around the side of the scallop.
8. Skewer with a toothpick and arrange on a platter. Wrap each shrimp also with the Alouette covered bacon and skewer with a toothpick.
9. Sprinkle with chopped scallions.
10. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Katanashrp]

This recipe was exactly what I expected: a little piece of heaven in my mouth. It was simple to make, yet very impressive to the guests. Thank you for sharing. Made for 2009 Fall PAC.