Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Ingredients:

12 each fresh sea scallops

12 each applewood smoked bacon

Lay bacon on a sheet pan and place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes.  The bacon should be slightly cooked and still juggly.  Wrap scallops with bacon and secure with toothpicks.  Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan or griddle.  Place scallops fresh side down in pan/griddle and sear until a golden crust is developed.  Flip and repeat.  Remove from heat.  If desired, scallops can be finished in the oven.

Drizzle with Maple-Jack Glaze:

1 cup maple syrup

1 to 2 shots jack daniels

1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard

Combine syrup, mustard and soy sauce in a bowl.  Place whiskey in a pan and burn off alcohol.  Once alcohol is burned off, remove from heat and whisk into maple syrup mixture.