Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1 pound bacon (16 slices)
  • 16 large sea scallops
  • Kosher salt
  • 10 ounces hot pepper jelly

Instruction

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and set oven to broil.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Remove the side muscle attacked to each scallop and, if necessary, cut the scallops to the same size. Pat the scallops with a paper towel.
  • To ensure the bacon crisps and cooks throughout during broiling, it is necessary to parcook the bacon before wrapping the scallops. The most proficient way is to line a microwave-safe plate with 4 layers of paper towels and spread 8 bacon slices on top. Cover the bacon with 2 more layers of paper towels and microwave on high 1½-2 minutes or until the bacon fat begins to melt but is still pliable. Transfer the first 8 slices to the counter and repeat with the remaining 8 slices of bacon.
  • Place the scallops on a plate and season with kosher salt.
  • Cut one slice of bacon (width and length) to fit around one scallop with just enough overlapping to secure with a toothpick. Place the scallop on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process until all scallops are wrapped.
  • Top each scallop with 1-teaspoon pepper jelly.
  • Broil the scallops 3-4 minutes, spinning around the baking tray after 2 minutes. The scallops are done when the edges of bacon have browned, the scallops are opaque and bounce back slightly when touched.
  • Transfer scallops to a serving tray and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!