Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These bacon wrapped scallops will be the hit of your next party! The bacon is soaked in Coca-Cola for an added layer of rich flavor that can't go wrong!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 strips bacon, cut in half
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained
- 16 sea scallops rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- coarse salt, kosher or sea to taste
Instructions
- Place bacon strips in a container and pour in Coca-Cola. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours. Rinse scallops in cold water and pat dry. Season lightly with coarse salt and let sit for about ten minutes. Preheat oven to 425. Place one scallop on the center of one bacon slice and top with water chestnut. Roll bacon over the stack and secure with a toothpick. Repeat until done. Season wraps with paprika and baste with ketchup. Bake for 25 minutes. (For thicker cut bacon, extend to 45 minutes, or until crispy.)