Indulge your taste buds with the ultimate appetizer or main course – bacon-wrapped scallops. These succulent scallops, wrapped in crispy bacon and cooked to perfection, offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a simple preparation with just a hint of seasoning or a more elaborate recipe with a flavorful marinade, this article has you covered. Discover the culinary journey of bacon-wrapped scallops, from the classic grilled version to the elegant pan-seared option. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure that the scallops remain tender and juicy, while the bacon adds a smoky, savory crunch. Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself to a luxurious meal with these irresistible bacon-wrapped scallop recipes.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the bacon strips on the parchment paper and bake until just beginning to get golden around the edges but still very pliable, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the scallops on all sides with the Essence and salt. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon, securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. Repeat with the remaining scallops.
- When the grill is hot, brush the grates lightly with oil, then place the scallops on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until just cooked through about 7 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish each scallop with a dab of the butter and serve immediately.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William Morrow, 1993.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
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
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.
MARINATED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON
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
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
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
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
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.
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 26m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place shrimp and scallops in a shallow dish or bowl. Dress seafood with lime juice and zest, a generous drizzle of sesame oil, grill seasoning and hot pepper flakes. Wrap each shrimp and scallop with a half slice of bacon. Wrap each shrimp working from head to tail, pulling bacon snuggly around the shrimp. Wrap the bacon around the outside of each scallop. Fasten bacon in place as necessary with picks.
- Arrange the shrimp and scallops on a slotted baking pan, such as a broiler pan, to allow draining while bacon crisps. Bake shrimp and scallops 10 to 14 minutes, until shrimp is pink and curled, scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp. Shrimps may finish before the scallops.
- Arrange cooked seafood on platter and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
SPICY BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
I like my bacon-wrapped scallops a little spicy, so I added a kick to them. I often prepare these for my husband for our date nights and serve them with steak.
Provided by Ashley Robinson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- Wrap each slice of bacon around one sea scallop and secure with a toothpick. Season with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat; sear scallops until golden and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 683 mg
TERIYAKI BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Bacon-wrapped scallops lightly marinated in a teriyaki, fresh grated ginger, and brown sugar sauce. These are always a huge hit at every party I go to. They disappear fast and then I'm always asked for the recipe. I often hear comments such as, What an awesome combination!!! and These are so additive!!
Provided by Mimi Calo
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- Whisk teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl.
- Wrap each piece of scallop with a strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Dip each bacon wrapped scallop in the teriyaki sauce mixture and arrange on one of the prepared baking sheets.
- Broil in preheated oven until lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Flip scallops and transfer to the clean baking sheet and return scallops to the oven. Continue to broil until bacon is charred on the second side, about 6 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 864 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BAKED BACON WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS
Make and share this Baked Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rocket_j_dawg
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 56m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and wine together, when melted add paprika, seasoned salt, and lemon juice. Drop scallops into melted wine and butter sauce. Allow scallops to marinade for about 30 minutes. Wrap each scallop with half piece of bacon, and fasten bacon with a toothpick. Place wrapped scallops onto a baking sheet, and bake in the oven for about 8 minutes, then turn over and bake for another 8 minutes or until the scallops are opaque.
BACON WRAPPED CITRUS SCALLOPS
Make and share this Bacon Wrapped Citrus Scallops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by loof751
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes.
- Wrap each scallop in a bacon piece.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring syrup to a boil. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes, until reduced to about 2/3 cup.
- Remove from heat. Add butter, orange juice, and orange peel and stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
- Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Heat grill to a medium-high heat (350-400 degrees).
- Using 6 skewers, thread 4 wrapped scallops onto each skewer (if using wooden, soak in water for about 30 minutes first). Brush syrup mixture over scallops.
- Grill scallops for 4-6 minutes, turning once or twice, until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
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
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.
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH PINEAPPLE QUINOA
This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this recipe. This is a special dish that 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
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, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, removing 8 of the strips when partially cooked but not crisp. Continue cooking remaining strips until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Finely chop crisp bacon strips. Cut remaining bacon strips lengthwise in half., Wrap a halved bacon strip around each scallop; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with remaining pepper., Wipe the pan clean, if necessary; heat over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque., Remove quinoa from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in pineapple and chopped bacon. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
BALSAMIC SOAKED BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a slotted broiler pan in a preheated 450 degrees F oven.
- Pat scallops dry and quarter them. Combine the vinegar, sugar, garlic and ginger and marinate the scallops 10 minutes. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer. On each half-slice of bacon, place 2 slices of water chestnuts. Top with a scallop piece and wrap with the bacon, secure with toothpick. Place scallops on sides, exposed side facing out. Draw garlic and ginger from vinegar and drizzle over scallops then bake 10 minutes, turning once.
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH PEAR SAUCE
I enjoy cooking for my parents, and my bacon-wrapped scallops recipe is one of their favorites. If you prefer, replace the pear preserves with preserves or jam of a different flavor. -Ethan Hall, King, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the preserves, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened., Wrap a bacon strip around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook bacon-wrapped scallops in oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque, turning once. Serve with pear sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.
BACON WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS SERVED ON CREAMY BRIE SAUCE
Heaven on a plate. Can be an entree or serve one scallop per person for an appetizer. This comes together very quickly for an elegant meal.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 8 scallops, 3-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wrap each scallop with piece of partially cooked bacon. Secure with toothpicks.
- For sauce, in medium skillet heat oil, butter, and bacon drippings to medium and saute onion for about 3 minutes until tender. Stir in flour. Heat while stirring for about 2 minutes to make roux. Pour in milk and heat until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in brie and cook until melted through stirring often. Season to taste.
- Meanwhile for scallops, heat oil and butter in large flat skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each bacon wrapped scallop in bread crumbs to cover top and bottom. Press to make stick if needed.
- Place scallops in heated skillet and brown about 1-2 minutes per side. Place lid on skillet and reduce heat to medium low and cook about five more minutes.
- Pour some sauce on bottom of plate. Top with cooked scallops. Garnish with paprika or chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.9, Fat 60.9, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 1041.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 30.3
RED LOBSTER BACON WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by maxwells4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and wine together, when melted add paprika and seasoned salt. Drop scallops into melted wine and butter sauce. Allow scallops to marinade for about 30 minutes. Wrap each scallop with half piece of bacon, and fasten bacon with a toothpick. Place wrapped scallops onto a baking pan, and bake in the oven for about 8 minutes, then turn over and cook until done
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH CREAM SAUCE
This is a Campbells Taste of Home recipe. I love the maple syrup in the sauce. Gives it that salty, sweet taste sensation.
Provided by BM171676
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350F Degrees for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked and lightly browned.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Wrap each strip of bacon around a scallop; secure with toothpicks.
- In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cream is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the mustard, syrup, and salt.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the scallop on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 400F Degrees for 8-12 minutes or until firm and opaque.
- Serve with the cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 198.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.4
TERIYAKI BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
This is a delightful variation of the standard Bacon Wrapped scallop. It can be used as an appetizer, or main entree. The secret is the Apple Wood Smoked, Peppered thick slice bacon This is sure to please any seafood palate!
Provided by lstark
Categories Savory
Time 45m
Yield 24 apetizers, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF.
- Combine the scallops and the teriyaki sauce in a shallow bowl and marinate for about 15 minutes minimum, I usually go all the way to 1 hour if I use whole scallops.
- While the scallops are marinating, line up half of the water chestnuts on a plate or on your cutting board. Optional, place a slice of the pickled ginger on each one, then top with another slice of water chestnut. Place a marinated scallop on top of the water chestnut tower. If using whole sea scallops, you will be placing the sliced water chestnut on the side of the scallop.
- Spread the bacon slices out on a cutting board, as many as you have room for. Place a water chestnut-scallop tower on the end of a bacon slice, then roll the bacon around the tower - you should have 2 bacon sides and 2 exposed water chestnut scallop sides. Put a toothpick through the tower to hold the bacon in place.
- If using whole scallops you will actually roll the bacon around the scallop, just as you wrap bacon around a Fillet Mignon, placing the water chestnut between the bacon and the scallop, using the toothpicks to hold the wrapped bacon slice, and chestnut.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped scallops on a broiler pan or a rack on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven for 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- The key ingredient to getting this recipes unique flavor is using Apple Wood Smoked, Peppered, thick slice bacon.
ASIAN BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Crunchy chow mein noodles and water chestnuts complement tender scallops in this elegant appetizer. Chili sauce gives the mayonnaise a bit of zip.-Thomas Kolek, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 18 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce and juice. Remove toothpicks from scallops. Top each with a slice of water chestnut; drizzle with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Wrap each scallop in a piece of bacon. Melt butter and olive oil in a pan then sauté garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and wine for 30 seconds before adding scallops. Add scallops and sauté until browned on both side and bacon is cooked. Remove and drizzle remaining liquid over top.
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS (RACHAEL RAY)
I'm posting this because I want to have it in my books to try. I love scallops and saw this on her show today. I have not tried yet, so if anyone does let me know how it worked.
Provided by Proud Veterans wife
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF.
- Combine the scallops and the teriyaki sauce in a shallow bowl and marinate for about 15 minutes.
- While the scallops are marinating, line up half of the water chestnuts on a plate or on your cutting board. Place a slice of the pickled ginger on each one, then top with another slice of water chestnut. Place a marinated scallop on top of the water chestnut tower.
- Spread the bacon slices out on a cutting board, as many as you have room for. Place a water chestnut-scallop tower on the end of a bacon slice, then roll the bacon around the tower - you should have 2 bacon sides and 2 exposed water chestnut scallop sides. Put a toothpick through the tower to hold the bacon in place.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped scallops on a broiler pan or a rack on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven for 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 215.4, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- Select high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are firm and plump, with a briny, sweet aroma. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
- Use thick-cut bacon. Thick-cut bacon will provide more flavor and will be less likely to burn.
- Wrap the scallops tightly with the bacon. This will help to keep the scallops moist and prevent them from falling apart.
- Cook the scallops over medium heat. This will help to prevent the bacon from burning and the scallops from overcooking.
- Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped scallops are a delicious and elegant appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be cooked in just a few minutes. With their briny, sweet flavor and crispy, smoky bacon, bacon-wrapped scallops are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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