Description
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are a delicious and easy appetizer that combines the rich flavor of bacon with the delicate taste of scallops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large sea scallops
- 6 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Wrap each scallop with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped scallops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the scallops.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the scallops in lemon juice for 30 minutes before wrapping them in bacon.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like garlic butter or a spicy aioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scallop
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Easy Appetizer, Seafood Recipe