Bacon-Wrapped Scallops With Pear Sauce

• 12 bacon strips
• 3/4 cup pear preserves
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Place bacon in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375u0b0 for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the preserves, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
3. Wrap a bacon strip around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook bacon-wrapped scallops in oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque, turning once. Serve with pear sauce.

bacon, pear preserves, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-wrapped-scallops-with-pear-sauce/ (may not work)