Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
with Spicy Mayo
Yield: 10 – 15 pieces
Adapted from Tyler Florence
Spicy Mayo
- 1cup good quality mayonnaise
- ¼cup hot chili paste like Sriracha
- 1lime, juiced
- 2TBS chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
Scallops
- 10-15large scallops
- 10-15strips thin-sliced bacon
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spicy Mayo:
Make the spicy mayo by combining the mayonnaise, chili paste, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Scallops:
Heat the broiler. Wrap each scallop in a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place the bacon wrapped scallops onto a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper. Cook them under the broiler for about 10 to 15 minutes until the bacon is cooked through, turning once.