Bacon Wrapped Scallops With Jalapeno Papaya Sauce Recipes

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook bacon over medium to medium-low heat in a large skillet for 10-12 minutes. The bacon should be almost cooked through but still pliable.
• Remove the bacon from the skillet and let drain on a paper-towel lined plate.
• Prepare scallops by removing the tough tendons, or side muscles, and patting dry.
• Wrap one piece of bacon around each scallop. Secure the strip of bacon with a toothpick.
• Whisk together butter, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• In a large, clean skillet over medium to medium-low heat add 1 tablespoon of a high smoke point oil.
• Cook wrapped scallops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees.
• Brush the butter garlic sauce on top during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
• Remove scallops from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Once the temperature reaches 130 degrees they are ready to be served.
• Serve scallops with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy!

MARINATED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON

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.