Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

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Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Yield - about 150 - 175 Hors d’oeuvres

Ingredients
2 LBS SCALLOPS (Fresh Preferred)
1 TBSP LEMON PEPPER SEASONING
1 TBSP LIGHT SOY SAUCE
2 TBSP LEMON JUICE
4 CUPS WATER CHESTNUTS (Sliced)
3 LBS BACON
1 BOX HIGH QUALITY HEAVY WOODEN TOOTHPICKS (Uncolored)

Method
In a large stainless steel bowl marinate scallops in with the lemon pepper, soy sauce and lemon juice covered and refrigerated for one hour. Cut the bacon strips in half. Wrap the bacon strip around a scallop and one or two pieces of water chestnuts. Then secure tightly with a toothpick. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

When ready to serve place baking sheet in a preheated 400F oven for 15 minutes or until the bacon is browned. Do not cook the bacon "crisp", if so, the scallops will be over done.

Alternate Method
Shrimp or even crawfish can be substituted for the scallops.

Plate Presentation
Serve the scallops with teriyaki sauce, Chinese hot mustard sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or whatever you desire. I’ve even served this with a honey and Creole mustard sauce.

Chef's Notes:
This is one of the simplest yet best received hors d’oeuvres around and a great crowd pleaser.

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