Bacon Wrapped Scallops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Description
This recipe uses large sea scallops wrapped individually in partially cooked bacon to prevent excessive crispness and ensure even cooking. The scallops are seasoned with salt and pepper before wrapping. After wrapping, the scallops are threaded onto skewers and brushed with a mixture of melted salted butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and lemon pepper seasoning, adding flavor and moisture during cooking.
The cooking method involves broiling the skewered scallops 6 inches from a high heat broiler, flipping once to crisp the bacon evenly without overcooking the scallops. Alternatives include grilling over medium heat or air frying at 350°F, each preparing the scallops just until bacon crisps and the seafood is cooked through. Timing is critical to avoid toughness or dryness.
These bacon wrapped scallops serve well as hors d'oeuvres or paired with light sides, providing a smoky and buttery profile balanced by fresh herbs and lemon pepper. The size of scallops determines bacon slice usage, sometimes requiring one per scallop or wrapping two smaller scallops with one slice of bacon.
Pre-soaking wooden skewers prevents burning during grilling or broiling. Adjusting cooking times slightly helps accommodate variations in scallop size and equipment used.
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon *can vary, see note
- 12 large sea scallops not bay scallops
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, salted
- 1 clove garlic minced, optional
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place short wooden skewers in water to soak for 30 minutes.
- Place bacon in a frying pan and cook about 3-4 minute per side or until just slightly cooked and some of the fat has rendered out. Bacon should not be crisp.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towel and season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Wrap bacon around the scallops and thread 2 to 3 scallops onto each skewer leaving a little bit of space between each scallop.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic, parsley, and lemon pepper. Brush over scallops.
- Place an oven rack 6-inches from the broiler and Preheat the broiler to high heat.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Place the scallops on the prepared pan and broil for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping over after 3 minutes. Cook just until bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked through, do not overcook.
Notes
- For large scallops, use one slice of bacon per scallop; smaller scallops may need only half a slice or can be wrapped two to one slice.
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning during cooking.
- Grill scallop skewers over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until bacon crisps; avoid overcooking to keep scallops tender.
- Air frying is an alternative: cook at 350°F for 11-13 minutes, watching closely to finish when bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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