Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

INGREDIENTS

• 12 (U-10 size) sea scallops
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.
• 12 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in warm water for about 30 minutes
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• 12 slices applewood smoked bacon or other thick-cut bacon
• 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika