Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dash hot sauce

1/2 cup olive oil

4 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained (about 48)

24 bacon slices (about 1 lb.), cut in half

Wooden picks

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small mixing bowl; whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Place scallops in a zip-top plastic freezer bag; add lime juice mixture. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes, turning once. Drain scallops, discarding marinade.

2. Cook Bacon to where it's slightly done, Wrap 1 bacon piece around each scallop, and secure with a wooden pick. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.

3. Coat a cold cooking grate with cooking spray, and place grate on grill over medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Place scallops on grate, and grill, covered with grill lid, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and scallops are done.

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