Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Description
Scallops are rinsed and their foot removed, then patted dry. Bacon strips are cut to size to wrap around each scallop snugly and secured with a toothpick. The bacon-wrapped scallops are baked on a lined baking sheet at 400°F, first for about 7-8 minutes before turning and baking an additional 7-8 minutes until the bacon reaches desired crispness.
Once cooked, the scallops are placed on paper towels to absorb excess grease and the toothpicks are replaced with fresh cocktail picks or bamboo skewers for serving. The size of scallops chosen is important: those around size 10-20 per pound, roughly two bites each, are ideal. Thinner bacon wraps more easily, and soaking long skewers helps prevent burning if broiling or grilling.
The smoky saltiness of bacon complements the naturally sweet scallops, creating a savory bite that is popular as finger food or at parties.
Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops about 15
- 1/2 pound Bacon medium thickness (about 8 slices)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare baking sheet by lining it with foil or parchment paper.
- Rinse the scallops in cold water. Remove the "foot" from the scallops. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Cut the bacon to fit around the scallops. The size of the scallops will determine how long you cut the bacon strips. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon to the scallop. Thinner cut bacon will "stretch" more easily.
- Place baking sheet in oven and bake for for about 7-8 minutes until the bacon is cooked and crisp. Turn halfway, and bake for an additional 7-8 minutes..
- Transfer scallops to a paper towel lined plate to dab off excess grease before serving. Remove the toothpick and replace with a fresh skewer or decorative bamboo pick.
Notes
- Select scallops roughly 10-20 count per pound for ideal two-bite sizes.
- Remove the "foot" from scallops before cooking to improve texture and presentation.
- Cut bacon strips to fit scallops and secure with toothpicks; thinner bacon stretches more easily for wrapping.
- If using long skewers or picks, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- After baking, replace toothpicks with fresh cocktail picks or bamboo skewers before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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