Easy Bacon Wrapped Scallops 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!

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS RECIPE IN THE OVEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to the Broil setting. Place an oven-safe rack over a baking sheet.
• Pat the scallops dry. Toss the scallops with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange the short (halved) bacon slices in a row on a cutting board. Place a scallop at the end of one slice and roll up. Secure with a toothpick and place onto the rack over the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining scallops and bacon.
• Broil 6 inches from the heating element for 5 minutes. Flip the scallops and broil for 4-7 more minutes, until the bacon is crispy.
• If desired, drizzle with lemon butter sauce right before serving.

SCALLOPS ONE - TWO - THREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap each half around a scallop. Use a toothpick to secure in place. Drizzle lemon juice over scallops. Place on a cookie sheet.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

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.