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Bacon Scallops

10 bacon slices
20 large sea scallops
1 c. whipping cream
2 T. dijon mustard
2 T. pure maple syrup
Snipped fresh chives

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.  Arrange bacon slices on baking sheet.
Bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes.  Cut each slice crosswise
in half.  Cool.

Wrap 1 bacon piece around sides of each scallop and secure with a
toothpick.

Preheat oven to 400-degrees.  Place scallops on baking sheet and
bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, boil cream in heavy large skillet until reduced to 3/4
c., about 3 minutes.  Add mustard and syrup and boil until thickened
to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes.  Season to taste with salt
and pepper.

Remove toothpicks from scallops.  Spoon sauce evenly onto 4 small
plates.  Arrange scallops decoratively atop sauce.  Sprinkle with
chives and serve.

Serves 4 as an appetizer.

Printable version: scallops-bacon01.txt.