Scallop Blankets Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb of large sea scallops, trimmed
• 1/2 lb of bacon, strips
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut bacon strips into thirds, then wrap each scallop with a bacon slice.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the scallop blankets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bacon is browned.
5. Transfer the scallop blankets to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Scallops are a type of mollusk that is found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world.
• Bacon is a type of cured pork made from the belly of the pig.
• Olive oil is a type of vegetable oil made from olives.