Recipe(tried): Grilled Scallops with Lime Marinade (grilled or broiled on skewers with bacon)

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH LIME MARINADE

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
4 drops tabasco sauce
3 lbs sea scallops
1/2 lb thinly sliced bacon, partially cooked

Combine lime juice, soy sauce, oregano, pepper and Tabasco in a large bowl.
Add scallops and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Spray metal skewers with cooking spray. Drain scallops and reserve liquid.
Wrap each scallop in partially cooked bacon and thread onto skewers. Leave room between each scallop.

Grill on moderate-high heat or broil in oven. Turn skewers often and baste with reserved marinade. Cook 4-5 minutes. Scallops should be slightly springy to the touch.

Scallops can be arranged on a platter and passed as an appetizer or served on individual plates as a first course.

Makes 8 servings