ASIAN BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS

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Crunchy chow mein noodles and water chestnuts complement tender scallops in this elegant appetizer. Chili sauce gives the mayonnaise a bit of zip.-Thomas Kolek, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 18 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 bacon strips
18 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce and juice. Remove toothpicks from scallops. Top each with a slice of water chestnut; drizzle with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

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