Broil or Grill these Bacon-Wrapped Scallops that are always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for holiday appetizers or an easy summer dinner.
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Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Scallops are one of my favorite meals to order when we go out. Being so easy to prepare, I don’t know why I don’t make them more often at home.
If you love bacon-wrapped recipes, you might love this bacon-wrapped jalapeno popper or bacon-wrapped sweet potato bites
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Really, you’ll be amazed at how easy this appetizer is to make and your guests will be happy you did.
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Here’s the recipe:
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Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Equipment
- 4 wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 12 large Scallops *If they are frozen – thaw and drain completely
- 6 slices Center cut bacon
- 1 Tbsp. Ground black pepper
Garlic Butter: (optional for extra flavor or dipping)Â
- 3 Tbsp. butter unsalted
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- â…“ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers or toothpicks in water for about 30 minutes
- You’ll want to make sure your scallops are completely thawed and patted dry with a paper towel – refer to notes below
- Set your oven to broil
- Cut bacon strips in half
- Wrap thawed and dried scallops in bacon
- Use a pre-soaked wooden skewer for more than one scallop or toothpick for single scallops to push through the middle of the bacon-wrapped scallop and secure the bacon in place
- Place the finished skewer on a broiling pan – grind a little pepper over the scallops
- Repeat with more scallops and bacon, until you’re ready to cook them
- Place bacon-wrapped scallops in the oven, under the broiler for about 3 minutes.
- Flip them over for another 3 or 4 minutes
- The bacon should be cooked, not crisp, and the scallops should be cooked through so they are browned an opaque. If you cook them too long, they will be tough
- *If grilling, use the same cooking time and doneness method
For garlic butter:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until you smell the aroma of garlic
- Add broth and bring to a boil
How to serve:
- Pour butter in a deep serving pan and place scallops over butter
- You could also serve with butter on the side for dipping