YIELD Makes 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 pound bacon, cut in half crosswise 2 pounds small sea scallops 1/2 cup brandy 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powderPREPARATION:
- Wrap one piece bacon around each scallop; secure with toothpick, if necessary. Place wrapped scallops in 13X9-inch baking dish.
- Combine brandy, oil, parsley, garlic, pepper, salt and onion powder in small bowl; mix well. Pour mixture over scallops; cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
- Remove scallops from marinade; discard marinade. Arrange scallops on rack of broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat 7 to 10 minutes or until bacon is browned. Turn; broil 5 minutes more or until scallops are opaque. Remove toothpicks.
