Bacon-wrapped Scallops

Bacon-wrapped Scallops

Adapted from a recipe card in ''Cooking With Beer''.
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. These sound very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 24 sea scallops, side muscle removed
  • ½ cup Belgian white ale
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 12 slices bacon, each cut in half

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the scallops, ale, cilantro, honey, and chipotle pepper, stir to coat the scallops. Place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your broiler and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Lay out a half strip of bacon, lay a scallop on its side on the end of the bacon and roll the bacon around the scallop and secure the end with a toothpick. Place the wrapped scallop on the baking sheet, repeat with remaining scallops and bacon.
  • Brush the tops of the scallops with the marinade.
  • Broil five inches from heat 4 minutes, turn the scallops over and broil another 3 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

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