5 from 88 votes
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops combine tender scallops encased in strips of medium-thickness bacon, baked until the bacon crisps and scallops cook just through. Secured with toothpicks, the dish offers contrasting textures of juicy seafood and smoky, crispy bacon, suitable for appetizers or small plates.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
15
pieces
Calories:
84 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% 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.