Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing bacon-wrapped scallops, a harmonious blend of salty bacon, succulent scallops, and a velvety cream sauce. This delectable dish offers a perfect balance of textures, with crispy bacon enveloping the tender, juicy scallops, while the rich cream sauce adds a touch of decadence. As you savor each bite, the smoky bacon, briny scallops, and creamy sauce create an unforgettable symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Accompanying this main course are two additional recipes that elevate the dining experience. The first is a delightful bacon-wrapped scallop appetizer, featuring succulent scallops wrapped in crispy bacon and drizzled with a sweet and tangy glaze. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or as a prelude to the main course. The second recipe introduces a creamy scallop sauce, a versatile culinary creation that pairs perfectly with pasta, seafood, and vegetables. Its rich, velvety texture and savory scallop flavor add a touch of elegance to any dish.
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS BAKED IN OVEN WITH MAPLE CREAM SAUCE
Bacon wrapped scallops baked in the oven are topped with a Dijon maple cream sauce for an impressive scallop appetizer. You won't believe how easy these low carb baked scallops really are! Used with permission from Genius Kitchen.
Provided by Diana Johnson
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a single layer on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 7-10 minutes or until partially cooked and lightly browned.
- Drain bacon on paper towels and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Wrap each strip of bacon around a scallop and secure them with toothpicks.
- Place baon wrapped scallops on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until the scallops are firm and opaque.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring cream to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until cream is reduced to 3/4 cup. This takes about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, syrup, and salt.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Serve drizzled with the cream sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 50 milligrams cholesterol, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 10 Servings, Sodium 276 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS RECIPE IN THE OVEN
Learn how to cook bacon wrapped scallops in the oven! This delicious scallops and bacon combo with lemon butter sauce needs just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Protein 22.6 g, Fat 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 436.9 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Place bacon in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 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; about 8 minutes. Stir in the mustard, syrup and salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, place the scallops on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until firm and opaque. Serve with the cream sauce
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY MAYO
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield about 20 to 25 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the broiler. Wrap each scallop in a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place the bacon wrapped scallops onto a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper. Cook them under the broiler for about 10 to 15 minutes until the bacon is cooked through, turning once.
- Make the spicy mayo by combining the mayonnaise, chili paste, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To serve, carefully peel away the lettuce leaves and line a large platter with the lettuce cups. Top each with a bacon wrapped scallop, 2 slices of avocado, and a spoonful of spicy mayonnaise. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Make the evening special with our Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with Garlic Sauce. These scallops wrapped in bacon are topped with a spicy garlic sauce.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix lime juice, dill weed, pepper, oil and 1 Tbsp. garlic until blended. Pour over scallops in shallow glass dish; stir gently to evenly coat scallops with lime juice mixture. Refrigerate 30 min.
- Heat grill to medium heat. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each scallop; secure with wooden toothpick.
- Cook onions in large skillet on medium heat 20 min. or until caramelized. Meanwhile grill scallops 15 min. or until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp, turning frequently. Remove and discard toothpicks.
- Cook and stir cream cheese spread, remaining garlic, paprika, milk and hot pepper sauce in saucepan on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through.
- Spoon onions onto platter; top with scallops and cream cheese sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON IN A MAPLE CREAM SAUCE
The stars of the sea make a tasty little appetizers prepared this way. This recipe was in my local paper.
Provided by Judith N.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 31m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bacon slices individually onto a baking sheet. Bake until a pale golden brown, about 8 minutes. It should still be flexible, not crisp. Cut slices in half crosswise and let cool.
- Wrap one slice of bacon around the sides of each scallop and secure it with a toothpick. (They can be prepared 6 to 8 hours ahead. Just cover and refrigerate.).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Place the scallops on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- While the scallops are cooking, boil the cream in a large skillet until it is reduced to about 3/4 of a cup, approximately 3 minutes. Keep an eye on the heat and lower to medium maintaining a steady reduction. Add mustard and maple syrup then boil for approximately another 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon sauce on a serving platter. Arrange scallops on the platter, sprinkle with chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 29, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.1
Tips:
- Use large, sea scallops. Smaller scallops will cook too quickly and become tough.
- Wrap each scallop with one slice of bacon. This will help keep the scallops moist and flavorful.
- Sear the scallops in a hot skillet until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are cooked through. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Make the cream sauce while the scallops are cooking. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the scallops immediately with the cream sauce. You can also garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped scallops with cream sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the cream sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests.Additional tips:
- To make the scallops even more flavorful, you can marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before wrapping them in bacon.
- If you don't have time to make the cream sauce from scratch, you can use a good-quality store-bought sauce.
- This dish can also be made with shrimp or chicken.
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