Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Jalapeno-Papaya Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon 
• 4 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 1 cup quinoa prepared
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno minced
• 1 tablespoon juice of lime fresh
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1  papaya diced ripe peeled seeded
• 4 servings salt 
• 1.3 pounds sea scallops 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Prepare one cup of quinoa according to package directions. When cooked, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Cover and set aside.
3. Halve bacon slices crosswise and wrap slices around 1 pound of the sea scallops. Secure with wooden picks, if necessary.
4. Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
5. Add all the scallops and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
6. Place skillet in oven and bake 5 minutes, until scallops are cooked through (opaque).
7. While scallops are cooking, prepare papaya sauce. In a small bowl, combine diced papaya, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and cumin. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Remove 2 cooked scallops from the pan and reserve in refrigerator for another recipe
9. Serve remaining scallops with quinoa and papaya sauce.