Scallops wrapped with bacon

Serves 8 people

Ingredients

20 large sea scallops

2 tsp. vegetable oil

2 tsp garlic salt

2 tsp. cornstarch

10 strips bacon, halved crosswise

Dipping sauce

1/2 tsp. hoisin sauce

4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Remove the muscles on the side of scallops, rinse with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. (Note: Make sure scallops are completely dry before you cook them, or they'll spatter)
2. Brush the scallops with vegetable oil and sprinkle with garlic salt.
3. Coat the scallops with cornstarch.
4. Wrap the halved strips of bacon around the scallops. Use a toothpick to secure the ends of the bacon to the scallops. Repeat until scallops are wrapped.
5. In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and balsamic vinegar together to make dipping sauce.
6. Preheat the broiler and place the scallops in a broiler pan.
7. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes and turn over. Cook for two minutes longer, or until bacon browns.
8. Serve with sauce.

Source: Everyday Chinese Cooking, by Leeann and Katie Chin. Photo by appetizerstogo.com

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