Best 9 Scallops Wrapped In Bacon Recipes

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Scallops wrapped in bacon is a delightful and delicious appetizer or main course that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dish combines the delicate flavor of scallops with the savory taste of bacon, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The key to making this dish is to choose high-quality scallops and bacon, and to cook them perfectly. With the right ingredients and a little bit of know-how, you can easily create a dish that will be the star of your next party or dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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I found this recipe on another website and tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. We really enjoyed this recipe and hope you will too!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 33m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 pieces bacon
24 scallops, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
1 teaspoon creole seasoning, to taste
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • If you prefer, the bacon can be pre-cooked for a couple of minutes in the microwave to insure it will be crispy by the time the scallops are done.
  • Do not overcook the scallops as they will be rubbery.
  • Cut each piece of bacon in half to make 24 pieces.
  • Roll a piece of bacon around each scallop and secure on wooden skewers.
  • Place scallops on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with Old Bay and creole seasoning.
  • Both seasonings contain salt, so don't overdo it!
  • Amounts listed are what I used.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until the scallops are done.
  • The bacon should be crispy.
  • While the scallops are cooking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a saucepan to make the dipping sauce.
  • Mix well and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Serve the scallops with the dipping sauce.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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I love making these appetizers at Christmas time. Always well received!! I'm guessing on the servings, depends on the size of the scallops.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 32m

Yield 40 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs bacon (regular sliced, not thick)
2 lbs sea scallops (if very large, cut in half)
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips in half.
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around each scallop; secure with toothpick.
  • Arrange the wrapped scallops on a baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat for 3 minutes per side, or until bacon is crisp.
  • In small skillet, melt butter; add garlic and saute 1 minute,.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Place scallops in large bowl; pour broth over, Gently toss to coat.

EASY BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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Bacon-wrapped scallops are a fan favorite. This appetizer is easy to make and cooks quickly in the broiler.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 large sea scallops (about 2 pounds)
12 slices bacon (partially cooked)
Dash seasoned pepper

Steps:

  • If serving as an appetizer, keep the toothpicks in place; if serving as a main dish, carefully remove them before serving.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 187 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 24 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY MAYO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield about 20 to 25 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pound large scallops
1/2 pound thin-sliced bacon
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good quality mayonnaise
1/4 cup hot chili paste (recommended: Sriracha Hot Chili Paste)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 heads Bibb lettuce, washed
3 avocados, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler. Wrap each scallop in a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place the bacon wrapped scallops onto a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper. Cook them under the broiler for about 10 to 15 minutes until the bacon is cooked through, turning once.
  • Make the spicy mayo by combining the mayonnaise, chili paste, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To serve, carefully peel away the lettuce leaves and line a large platter with the lettuce cups. Top each with a bacon wrapped scallop, 2 slices of avocado, and a spoonful of spicy mayonnaise. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

MARINATED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON



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This sweet and salty, melt-in-your-mouth appetizer is sure to please anyone!

Provided by Gabsmom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 1h33m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup maple syrup
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 large sea scallops, halved
12 slices smoked bacon, halved
24 toothpicks
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together maple syrup, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until smooth. Add the scallops, and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Arrange bacon pieces on baking sheet so they do not overlap. Bake in preheated oven until some of the grease has rendered out of the bacon; the bacon should still be very soft and pliable, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon from the baking sheet and pat with paper towels to remove excess grease. Drain or wipe grease from the baking sheet.
  • Wrap each scallop piece with a piece of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Place onto baking sheet. Sprinkle the scallops with brown sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the scallops are opaque and the bacon is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 269.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BACON



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Bacon and scallops are a classic combination. Here, the smoky-and-sweet pairing is used as a savory topping for our Sauteed Zucchini and Wax Beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound large sea scallops, (about 16), sliced in half crosswise to form 2 rounds
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallot, (about 2 shallots)
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-low heat, and add bacon. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Drain excess fat, leaving a thin coat on bottom of pan. Increase heat to medium, add scallops to pan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until golden brown and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer scallops to the serving dish, and add shallots to pan. When shallots are translucent, add white wine; scrape browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter, and pour over scallops; top with reserved bacon. Serve over ribbon zucchini.

BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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When I'm looking for more special appetizer, this is the recipe I reach for. I've also served these savory scallops for dinner.-Pamela MacCumbee, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 20 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 fresh baby spinach leaves
10 uncooked sea scallops, halved
10 bacon strips, halved widthwise
Lemon Wedges

Steps:

  • Fold a spinach leaf around each scallop half. Wrap bacon over spinach and secure with a toothpick. Place on baking sheet or broiler pan. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp. Remove toothpick. Squeeze lemon over each. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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Make the evening special with our Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with Garlic Sauce. These scallops wrapped in bacon are topped with a spicy garlic sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
18 large sea scallops (1-1/2 lb.), cleaned
9 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut in half
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
2 Tbsp. milk

Steps:

  • Mix lime juice, dill weed, pepper, oil and 1 Tbsp. garlic until blended. Pour over scallops in shallow glass dish; stir gently to evenly coat scallops with lime juice mixture. Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each scallop; secure with wooden toothpick.
  • Cook onions in large skillet on medium heat 20 min. or until caramelized. Meanwhile grill scallops 15 min. or until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp, turning frequently. Remove and discard toothpicks.
  • Cook and stir cream cheese spread, remaining garlic, paprika, milk and hot pepper sauce in saucepan on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon onions onto platter; top with scallops and cream cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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Bacon-wrapped scallops seem so decadent and fancy that often times I forget how easy they are to prepare. Paired with a pineapple quinoa, this elegant dinner 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

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
10 bacon strips
16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds), side muscles removed
1 cup drained canned pineapple tidbits

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, preheat air fryer to 400°. Arrange 8 strips of bacon in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 3 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove and set aside. Add remaining 2 bacon strips; cook until crisp, 5-6 minutes. Finely chop crisp bacon strips. Cut remaining partially-cooked bacon strips lengthwise in half., Wrap a halved bacon strip around each scallop; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with remaining pepper., Arrange scallops in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until scallops are firm and opaque, 8-10 minutes. Discard toothpicks., Remove quinoa from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in pineapple and chopped bacon. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use large, fresh scallops. Avoid using frozen scallops, as they may be tough and watery.
  • To prevent the bacon from becoming too crispy, cook the scallops for only a few minutes per side.
  • If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • To add some extra flavor to the scallops, you can brush them with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before wrapping them in bacon.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Scallops wrapped in bacon are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve, give scallops wrapped in bacon a try.

You can also experiment with different types of bacon, such as applewood smoked bacon or honey-cured bacon. And if you are feeling adventurous, you can try wrapping the scallops in prosciutto or pancetta instead of bacon.

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