Bacon-Wrapped Scallops [or broiler]
From:	Suzy, Ontario, Canada
Comments:	Either broil or barbecue, watching carefully.
Ingredients	Preparation
1 pound [454 g] fresh or frozen scallops 2 tablespoons [30 g] melted butter or margarine 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt Dash of white pepper Bacon slices [1/2 slice per scallop] Paprika Wooden picks	Thaw frozen scallops. Remove any shell particles from scallops; rinse scallops. Combine melted butter or margarine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over scallops; let stand for 30 minutes, turning scallops once, then drain. Half bacon slices lengthwise. Fry bacon, until just curling, yet still flexible; drain onto paper toweling and leave to cool. Wrap each scallop into a cooled bacon half slice; secure with a wooden pick. Arrange bacon-wrapped scallops onto the wire rack of a roasting pan or into a wire broiler basket. Sprinkle with paprika. Broil under preheated oven broiler or barbecue over medium-hot charcoals, for 5 minutes. Turn scallops over; broil or barbecue until bacon is crisp and golden, for approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot.