Asian Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe

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Crunchy chow mein noodles and water chestnuts complement tender scallops in this elegant appetizer. Chili sauce gives the mayonnaise a bit of zip.—Thomas Kolek, Chicago, Illinois

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Asian Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

9 bacon strips
18 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha Asian hot chili sauce or 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

Directions

Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce and juice. Remove toothpicks from scallops. Top each with a slice of water chestnut; drizzle with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles. Yield: 18 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer with about 1 tablespoon chow mein noodles equals 181 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 499 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Asian Bacon-Wrapped Scallops in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p176