Scallops wrapped with bacon

               

I have never made scallops.  Not sure why, but just haven't.  But I have had a craving for them and figured to try a recipe that I saw in bon appetit (can't seem to find the ' that should go over the e).  It turned out great.  This was a huge hit with Bruce and I loved it too.  Make sure before you buy the scallops you ask to smell them...it's not insulting...but you don't want a fishy smell to the scallops.

First, wash scallops and pat dry.  Cut slices of bacon in half widthwise and lengthwise, getting four pieces to a slice.  Wrap bacon around scallops and place in a long baking sheet/pan that can go in the broiler.  Make a lemon, butter, garlic sauce by melting butter, adding a tablespoon of lemon juice and sprinkle with garlic salt.  Brush this mixture on scallops.  Garnish with dry parsley and paprika for color.  Put in broiler and watch carefully.  When they are golden brown, turn them over and brush with butter mix again.  Scallops are done when they just stat to brown.

This dish was so easy and so good.  I served it on baby spinach with dried cranberries, dried blueberries, toasted almonds and a balsamic vinaigrette...perfect.  We also had our staple - french bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar and a great bottle of French wine!   Yum yum.  If you try this, let me know how you liked it.