UNWRAPPED BACON SCALLOPS

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With a can't-beat combo of scallops and bacon, this entree transforms special occasion food into tasty, everyday fare. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sea scallops
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine rice and broth. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., Saute the onion, zucchini and garlic in drippings until tender. Add scallops; saute for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, seafood seasoning and thyme; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until scallops are firm and opaque. Fluff rice with a fork; serve with scallop mixture. Sprinkle with green onions and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Nurul Absar Robin
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This recipe was a disaster! The scallops were overcooked and the bacon was burnt. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Cherity Asbury
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I liked them! The bacon added a nice flavor and the scallops were cooked perfectly.


Kamlesh Kumar
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These scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but they still had a nice flavor. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Faheem Rao
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amarjeet yadav
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These scallops were amazing! They were so easy to make and they tasted incredible. I will definitely be making them again.


IG JALAD
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a delicious flavor. I highly recommend it.


Umejr Klica
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These scallops were delicious! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rockie Sugg
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This was my first time making scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shagor Hasan
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


nuwan lakshitha
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These scallops were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.