BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH PEAR SAUCE

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pear Sauce image

I enjoy cooking for my parents, and my bacon-wrapped scallops recipe is one of their favorites. If you prefer, replace the pear preserves with preserves or jam of a different flavor. -Ethan Hall, King, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 bacon strips
3/4 cup pear preserves
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place bacon in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the preserves, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened., Wrap a bacon strip around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook bacon-wrapped scallops in oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque, turning once. Serve with pear sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.