Directions

1. 1. Preheat the broiler to high.
2. 2. Boil 2 to 3 cups of water in a small pan over high heat. Salt the water.
3. 3. Boil the scallops in the water for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they firm up. Drain the scallops when they're done.
4. 4. Cook the bacon slices for a couple minutes per side. Don't cook until crispy or you won't be able to fold the bacon around the scallops.
5. 5. When the scallops are cool enough to touch, cut or tear a piece of partially cooked bacon in half and wrap one half over the top of the scallop so that it meets itself underneath.
6. 6. Put a toothpick through the bacon to stick it in place. If yon have a problem wrapping your bacon (story of my life) because it is too crispy,
7. 7. Dip the bacon into hot or boiling water to make it more flexible.
8. 8. Repeat this with the remaining scallops
9. 9. Put the scallops on their side in an oven-safe dish and brush with melted butter.
10. 10. Lightly season the scallops with salt, paprika, and a dash of ground pepper.
11. 11. Broil the scallops for 5 to 6 minutes, or just until the edges begin to brown.
12. 12. Remove the scallops from the oven and add warm clam juice to the bottom of the baking dish.
13. 13. Serve in the same dish.