Grilled Honey Mustard Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Grilled Honey Mustard Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

As many of you know, I am what they call a 'cheap date'. I don't eat shellfish or mollusks because I am blessed with an allergy(thank god it's not to chocolate), but Brian certainly does. So I am by no means an expert, but he is certainly a connoisseur. Scallops are one of his favorites, so for a little treat on this fourth of July, he had scallops and I had fish. As I perused and studied many recipes, I figured you can't go wrong with anything wrapped in bacon. You really need to be careful and not overcook scallops. You may think they aren't cooked, and they are. Large scallops literally take 4-5 minutes total cooking time. Par cooking the bacon ensures that it will be crispy at the same time the scallops are finished, so I definitely recommend it.

origin - Cathy Lowe
difficulty - simple

1 package bamboo skewers (I actually just used a toothpick on each scallop to hold the bacon in place)
1 pound fresh scallops
1/4 pound bacon (par cook in the microwave for about 2 minutes, not crispy, still pliable)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablesoon vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons mustard (I used dijon mustard)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Soak skewers in bowl of water. Drain. Wrap 1/2 slice bacon around scallop and place on skewer. In small bowl combine honey, vinegar, mustard and olive oil. Brush onto scallops and bacon. Place on baking pan and broil for 3-4 minutes per side or until crispy. OR place on hot grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side continually brushing with the sauce. Serve