Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Dates with Fig Cola Jam
Wright® Brand Bacon
Recipe courtesy Chef Michael Slavin, Houlihan’s
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Dates with Fig Cola Jam

Ingredients
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Dates:
Wright® Brand Bacon
10/20 count scallops, seasoned with salt and pepper
dry pitted dates
toothpicks
Fig Cola Jam:
fig jam
Coke Classic® Coca Cola
star anise
bay leaf
For each serving:
Fig Cola Jam
balsamic glaze
1/8-inch slices scallion
Directions
Step 1
For the Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Dates: Cut bacon slices in half widthwise and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 325 degree F high fan oven for 5 minutes to par bake. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Wrap each scallop and date around its circumference with a piece of par-cooked bacon and hold in place with a toothpick. Hold for service
Step 3
For the Fig Cola Jam: Place ingredients into a saucepan. Slowly reduce over low heat, allowing sauce to thicken. Remove and refrigerate.
Step 4
To serve: Place bacon-wrapped scallops and dates on a baking pan. Place in a 375 degree F high fan oven for approximately 7 to 8 minutes, or until bacon is golden brown and crisp.
Step 5
Place 4 dollops (1 Tablespoon each) of fig cola jam on a serving plate.
Step 6
Place 1 scallop and 1 date, side by side, on top of each fig cola dollop.
Step 7
Drizzle a small stripe of balsamic glaze over each scallop and date and garnish each with scallions.