Chinese Bacon Wrapped Scallops

NT44's Note:

Scallop Appetizer

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 ½ lbs sea scallops
• ¾-1 lb thinly sliced bacon
• 20 -22 six-inch bamboo skewers , soaked in water for one hour
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• ½ cup plum sauce or ½ cup Chinese duck sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce

Directions:

1. LIGHTLY RINSE THE SCALLOPS and drain thoroughly. Slice any very thick ones in half horizontally.
2. Heat a broiler or prepare a medium hot fire for grilling.
3. Combine the Plum Sauce ingredients and blend well. Cut the strips of bacon in half. Place the scallops in a bowl, ad half the sauce, and toss lightly to coat. Wrap a piece of bacon around each scallop and thread onto the bamboo skewers. If broiling the scallops, cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the skewered scallops on top. Place the scallops about 3 inches from the heat source and broil or grill, basting with the remaining sauce, for about 8 to 9 minutes on each side, or until the bacon is cooked. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Chef #1313654]

The sauce was really good, but the bacon and everything masked the flavor of the scallops. I'll try bbq next time and serve the sauce on the side.

[Peter J]

This made a delicious lunch that I cooked on a BBQ plate. The sauce was well matched to the scallops and bacon.