BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH PINEAPPLE QUINOA
This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this recipe. This is a special dish that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes.-Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, removing 8 of the strips when partially cooked but not crisp. Continue cooking remaining strips until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Finely chop crisp bacon strips. Cut remaining bacon strips lengthwise in half., Wrap a halved bacon strip around each scallop; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with remaining pepper., Wipe the pan clean, if necessary; heat over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque., Remove quinoa from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in pineapple and chopped bacon. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
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Nyasha Matemera
m.nyasha36@aol.comNot my favorite.
Md Shahin Islam Md
m.m69@hotmail.frMeh.
Sonjibon Das
d.s@gmail.comThis dish was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.
Himpie Zoe
z@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this dish was good, but not great. I would probably not make it again.
Jesca Jeszy
jeszyjesca46@yahoo.comThis dish was a little too expensive for my taste. I think I could have found a similar dish at a cheaper price.
Anthony Edwards
edwards50@yahoo.comThe pineapple-quinoa salsa was a little too chunky for my taste. I would have preferred it to be more smooth.
Zonya Cornelius
cornelius_z77@yahoo.comThis dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less bacon.
Sabir Karki
sabir_k24@hotmail.comThe scallops were a little overcooked for my taste. I would have preferred them to be more tender.
Tyrone Jonkers
t-jonkers7@gmail.comThis dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less pineapple.
Bala Rajbhar
rajbhar-b69@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I loved it in this dish. It added a nice sweetness that balanced out the savory flavors.
Don Goodrich
g-don16@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Sbonile Khumalo
khumalo-sbonile63@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the pineapple and the saltiness of the bacon go perfectly together.
Solomon Lumpkin
s10@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the pineapple-quinoa salsa is a great addition.
atta malik
a_m86@aol.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and looks very elegant.
Fox Q
q-fox@gmail.comThese scallops were cooked to perfection. They were tender and juicy, and the bacon was crispy. The pineapple-quinoa salsa was also delicious.
Honey Bear
bear@yahoo.comI love how the pineapple and bacon flavors work together in this dish. It's a great combination of sweet and savory.
UwU cookie
uwuc64@aol.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. The scallops were juicy and flavorful, and the pineapple-quinoa salsa was the perfect complement.
Kanima Hector
h.kanima58@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved these scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice crispy texture.
Shoel Rana
r_s@yahoo.comThese bacon-wrapped scallops were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pineapple and savory bacon was perfect, and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.