Maple Bacon Wrapped Scallops W/ Water Chestnuts

Aroostook's Note:

These little hummers are enough to make your mouth water while they are cooking. Prep time does not include marinade time for waterchestnuts. (Scallop season opened last week just in time for Christmas. Horray!! =)

• Total Time: 16 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 1 (2 ounce) can water chestnuts
• 12 large scallops, halved
• 1 lb bacon
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• toothpick

Directions:

1. Marinate waterchestnut in maple syrup and soy sauce for 3 hours or longer.
2. Cut scallops in half along their"equators".
3. Place scallop half on a half slice of bacon.
4. Top with one waterchestnut.
5. Bring bacon ends up over and secure with toothpick.
6. Tip the scallops on their sides on a baking sheet.
7. Broil 3 minutes.
8. Tip scallops upright and broil until done (about three more minutes.).