Chinese Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
• 3/4-1 lb thinly sliced bacon
• 20-22 six-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water for one hour
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup plum sauce or Chinese duck sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions

1. 1

   LIGHTLY RINSE THE SCALLOPS and drain thoroughly. Slice any very thick ones in half horizontally.

2. 2

   Heat a broiler or prepare a medium hot fire for grilling.

3. 3

   Combine the Plum Sauce ingredients and blend well. Cut the strips of bacon in half. Place the scallops in a bowl, ad half the sauce, and toss lightly to coat. Wrap a piece of bacon around each scallop and thread onto the bamboo skewers. If broiling the scallops, cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the skewered scallops on top. Place the scallops about 3 inches from the heat source and broil or grill, basting with the remaining sauce, for about 8 to 9 minutes on each side, or until the bacon is cooked. Serve hot.