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BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS 
12 large sea scallops, cut in half
12 pieces of bacon, cut in half
garlic powder
lemon pepper (optional)
teriyaki sauce
cayenne pepper
olive oil spray

Cut large scallops in half. Wrap each scallop in half a strip of bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick. (Smaller scallops may be left whole).

Spray lightly with olive oil spray and sprinkle with teriyaki sauce on both sides. Dust lightly with garlic powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Place in baking dish and bake at 425°F, turning once for 20 to 30 minutes or until done.

Serve with sweet and sour sauce.

Variation: Omit teriyaki sauce and dip scallops in melted butter before wrapping them with bacon. Sprinkle chopped onions, parsley and green peppers over scallops and drizzle with olive oil before broiling.

Serve with lemon wedges. Yields about 2 dozen.

Submitted by: CM

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops
 #14566
 Reggie says:
Really good. I would add lemon and paprika to this and I know it would be great especially for those with blood pressure, minus the teriyaki and salt.
 #17059
 Randy replies:
LOL. I don't know how bacon would help with high blood pressure, but then I'm not a medical person. However, not everyone can aford giant sea scallops. A little variation would be canned smoked oysters, sliced water chestnuts and wrapped with just enough bacon to go around one time, secure with a toothpick, sprinkle with teriyaki or soy sauce. Bake at high temp or broil, maybe even grill. Very economical.
 #58680
 Hon (Saudi Arabia) replies:
I think we are all adults.. we know what is good and bad for us.. If you are not having BACON all the time, there is no worry about... stress I think is the main causes of illness... bacon, lamb, or cakes, and cookies they are just as long as you eat moderately....
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 Joan Davis (Connecticut) replies:
A great recipe for a special occasion, since most of us are trying to stick to a healthier diet these days. If you want to cut the fat and salt a little you can always use Turkey Bacon, unless you have been told, there's no huge taste difference,
 #19787
 Leona says:
Bacon wrapped canned artichoke hearts are another tasty treat. Use round toothpicks soaked for 30 minutes to secure the bacon wrap around. These can be grilled or broiled, and you won't need the Teriyaki sauce unless you really want it.

I cut my bacon strips in half and partially cook them in the microwave before wrapping them around the artichoke heart. You can also wrap cherry tomatoes, whole mushrooms, or pieces of cooked chicken breast, etc. and grill or broil them until hot inside and crispy on the outside. If you have dietary restrictions that exclude pork bacon, then use turkey bacon.

Bacon wrapped anything is absolutely wonderful in my book! Use your imagination and have fun. Cooking should be fun.
 #21670
 Shelley (Ontario) says:
I love these things! To reduce costs I buy the less expensive bay scallops. They are smaller, but just require a little less cooking time. Wouldn't use the teriyaki sauce, but often marinate these in brown sugar and sometimes beer... if I am making them late enough in the day to put the remainder of the beer to good use. lol
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 Time (Pennsylvania) replies:
I used scallop pieces... $6.95/pound vs $20/pound. Tasted just as good
 #21851
 RaeMarie MacKay (New Hampshire) says:
I wrap whole water chestnuts with bacon secured with a toothpick and then cover with brown sugar and bake. These are a very good substitution.
 #22115
 Pepper Anderson (Pennsylvania) says:
I have been waiting for our Family Treat preplanned for quite a while. It can be afforded if you save for the moment. The satisfaction of a bacon wrapped scallop dredged in lemon juice for a New Year Celebration is worth the save!!! Love em! Happy New Year! (I will try the artichoke and chestnuts though... they sound great!)
 #22262
 Jason Spanogians (Tennessee) says:
I do the same but I refrigerate after seasoning then I deep fry for 3 minutes. They come out just right and if you need to make many it cuts down on the time alot.
 #22803
 Michael Hoverd (New Zealand) says:
These bacon-wrapped scallops, phenomenal!
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 Home Chef (Connecticut) says:
Phenomenal recipe for sure. Sometimes when I have no bacon I will wrap them in ham lunch meat also, very good to me, some might not like but never know till you try it.
 #25620
 Rob Taylor (Indiana) says:
I have used water chestnuts with the bacon and used a Jack Daniels BBQ sauce to cover. Very Good!!!
 #30704
 Sharon Russell (Missouri) says:
Sometime, try cutting bacon slices in thirds - wrap up a whole water chestnut, secure with a toothpick. Pour sweet and sour sauce over and bake at 350°F til bacon is done. This is my family's favorite little appetizer and is always requested during get-togethers!
 #34573
 Alson L (Ohio) says:
CM, I have referred to your recipes multiple times. Each time it turns out fantastic! Bravo! I have been wondering for a while now who you are and if you have your own cooking show/book. ~Alison
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 J M (California) replies:
Never had a bad recipe yet posted by CM! And I need to try this one next, being that I have some in the fridge right now.
 #40142
 Nyce (South Carolina) says:
great recipe! loved the teriyaki, and i added liquid smoke for more flavor.
   #60250
 Joanna (Alaska) says:
We use this bacon wrapped scallops through the year. It is great and my children even love them.
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 Finicky Gourmet (New Jersey) says:
Perfect for those on Atkins or other low-carb programs!
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 Meaghan (Montana) says:
I made this recipe for my husband and I... And wow! These are so easy and are amazingly flavorful! My husband gets bored with his food very easily, but he loved these! He ate practically the whole dish! I only got 4! I stuck the few left overs in his lunch the next day and he said they are just as good!

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