Bacon-Wrapped Scallop Sliders

Ingredients

• 16 large Vital Choice sea scallops 
• 1/8 cup Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive oil
• 16 Vital Choice pork bacon slices, fully-cooked but not crisp
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 4 teaspoons pimenton (smoked paprika)
• 5 medium sliced red onions (3 cups)
• 1/8 cup Vital Choice organic red balsamic vinegar
• 16 mini-hamburger buns (whole wheat), split
• 16 small (3-inch) lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Blend mayonnaise and pimenton in a bowl; set aside.
2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Stir in onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer one minute. Remove from heat and keep warm.
3. Wrap each scallop with a cooked bacon slice. Grill or sauté scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side, cooking just until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.
4. Place buns on grill and lightly toast. To serve, spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on cut side of each bun. Place about 2 tablespoons onions on the bun bottoms, top with a bacon-wrapped scallop and lettuce leaf, then close with bun tops.