This elegant appetizer or main course features succulent scallops wrapped in crispy bacon and drizzled with a sweet and tangy maple glaze.

Ingredients:

• 10 slices bacon, thin-cut
• 10 large scallops
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Place bacon slices in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
3. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked and slightly browned.
4. Transfer bacon to paper towels and increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).
5. Wrap each scallop with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
6. Place bacon-wrapped scallops on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake at 200°C for 8-12 minutes or until scallops are opaque and firm.
8. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring heavy cream to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by 1/4. This should take about 8 minutes.
10. Whisk in Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and salt.
11. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
12. Serve scallops drizzled with cream sauce and garnished with chopped parsley.

Your Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Maple Glaze are ready! Enjoy!