Bacon Scallops

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
2. 2
   Arrange bacon slices on baking sheet. Bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes.
3. 3
   Cut each slice crosswise in half. Cool.
4. 4
   Wrap 1 bacon piece around sides of each scallop and secure with a toothpick.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Place scallops on baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, boil cream in heavy large skillet until reduced to 3/4 c., about 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Add mustard and syrup and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Remove toothpicks from scallops. Spoon sauce evenly onto 4 small plates.
9. 9
   Arrange scallops decoratively atop sauce.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with chives and serve.