SCALLOP BLANKETS APPETIZER

Scallop Blankets Appetizer image

Marinated scallops wrapped in bacon and then broiled.

Provided by Joy Chalk

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ pound scallops
2 tablespoons sherry
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon, cut in half
6 water chestnuts, sliced
1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together sugar and sherry. Add scallops to the bowl, and marinate for 30 minutes.
Remove scallops from marinade, and sprinkle with salt. Center a scallop or scallop piece, a slice of water chestnut, and a slice of scallion on a piece of bacon. Wrap, and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a broiling pan.
Place pan under broiler for 10 minutes, turning once, until bacon is golden and cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 622.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g