BALSAMIC SOAKED BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Balsamic Soaked Bacon Wrapped Scallops image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 very large sea scallops
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2-inch ginger, thinly sliced
12 slices pepper bacon, halved
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
Toothpicks

Steps:

Heat a slotted broiler pan in a preheated 450 degrees F oven.
Pat scallops dry and quarter them. Combine the vinegar, sugar, garlic and ginger and marinate the scallops 10 minutes. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer. On each half-slice of bacon, place 2 slices of water chestnuts. Top with a scallop piece and wrap with the bacon, secure with toothpick. Place scallops on sides, exposed side facing out. Draw garlic and ginger from vinegar and drizzle over scallops then bake 10 minutes, turning once.