BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH PEAR SAUCE

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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

12 bacon strips
3/4 cup pear preserves
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Khawla Abdelkhalek
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Overall, this was a great dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pear sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad Rumman
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These scallops were a bit bland. I think I needed to add more seasoning.


Aaron Thomas
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops were tender and juicy, the bacon was crispy, and the pear sauce was sweet and tart.


sudip sapkota
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the bacon was crispy and the pear sauce was delicious.


Oscar Lloyd
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


smart gallary
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These scallops were amazing! The bacon was crispy and the scallops were cooked perfectly. The pear sauce was a great addition and really made the dish.


Saleem Jutt12
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out tough. I think I may have overcooked them. The pear sauce was delicious though.


farhan rashka
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The bacon-wrapped scallops were easy to make and turned out great. The pear sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was very good.


Mahiya Riya
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the bacon was crispy. The pear sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together.


Essa lala jan Jan
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the bacon was crispy. The pear sauce was a nice touch and added a bit of sweetness to the dish.


Seth Schnitman
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These bacon-wrapped scallops were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of salty bacon, sweet pears, and briny scallops was divine. I will definitely be making this dish again.