Bacon-Wrapped Scallops With Cream Sauce

This is a Campbells Taste of Home recipe. I love the maple syrup in the sauce. Gives it that salty, sweet taste sensation.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 10  slices bacon
• 1  cup heavy whipping cream
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
• 10  large sea scallops
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place bacon in an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
2. Bake at 350F Degrees for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked and lightly browned.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. Wrap each strip of bacon around a scallop; secure with toothpicks.
5. In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cream is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
7. Stir in the mustard, syrup, and salt.
8. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, place the scallop on a greased baking sheet.
10. Bake at 400F Degrees for 8-12 minutes or until firm and opaque.
11. Serve with the cream sauce.