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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Dipping Sauce

    Published: Aug 10, 2015 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 4 Comments

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    Bacon wrapped scallops on plate and on a fork over dipping sauce.

    You'll love this recipe for Broiled Bacon Wrapped Scallops. The flavor of the scallops paired with smoky bacon is heavenly. I make this for parties and they are gone in no time.

    Bacon Wrapped Scallops on a fork dipping in sauce, above plate of more scallops set on top of lettuce.

    Seafood lovers will also want to make this lemon and herb shrimp - it's scrumptious (and Weight Watchers friendly!) and this Maryland Crab dip recipe that went crazy viral right after I posted it!

    Jump to:
    • 🖤 Why We Love this Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 How to Make Bacon Wrapped Scallops
    • How to Make the Dipping Sauce
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • What to Serve with Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
    • More Seafood Recipes
    • Recipe

    🖤 Why We Love this Recipe

    Tender sea scallops paired with salty bacon are a heavenly match. Double the batch and take this easy recipe to a dinner party and you will be the rock star guest!

    This classic hors d'oeuvre recipe of scallops wrapped in crispy bacon is so easy and so yummy, and the Sriracha dipping sauce is the bomb!

    You will want to bookmark this to use the sauce for other recipes that could use a dip with a burst of flavor!

    Ingredients

    You'll need fresh scallops, thin-cut bacon, salt, and black pepper to make the scallops. For the dipping sauce, you'll need mayonnaise, Sriracha, garlic, and lemon zest. You'll also need wooden skewers.

    Note: We used Sea Scallops, not bay scallops, which are much smaller scallops. If your grocery store doesn't have fresh raw scallops, frozen scallops will work. Let the scallops thaw in the refrigerator.

    👩🏻‍🍳 How to Make Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    Note: It's best to leave the bacon in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. It will make it easier to work with.

    Step 1: Soak wooden skewers while you are preparing the dip and drying scallops.

    Step 2: For best results, place scallops on several paper towels to get them dry. This is the best way to make perfect scallops as wet scallops will not get crispy.

    While they are draining on the paper towels, make the delicious dipping sauce. See the recipe below.

    Step 3: Preheat your oven broiler.

    Step 4: Spray a rimmed sheet pan with nonstick spray.

    Step 5: Slice each strip of bacon in half crosswise.

    Step 6: Wrap the dry scallops, one at a time, with a slice of bacon.

    Step 7: Attach 3 bacon wrapped scallops to each wooden skewer.

    These Bacon Wrapped Scallops are so delicious! Scallops are a favorite food in my home, and wrapping them with bacon makes them even better. This is a great dinner recipe for the family, or a perfect appetizer for your next party. I'm betting this will turn out to be one of your favorite recipes!

    Step 8: Place the bacon wrapped scallops onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and season them with salt and pepper.

    Step 9: Cook under the broiler for about 15 to 20 minutes, on the middle rack. Check them periodically as oven heat varies.

    Step 10: Turn the scallops once halfway through at 7 to 9 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.

    When the scallops are done, they will go from an opaque color to white. If the scallops are opaque inside, they are not done and need to be cooked longer.

    Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

    For a pretty presentation, serve on a bed of kale or butter lettuce.

    These Bacon Wrapped Scallops are so delicious! Scallops are a favorite food in my home, and wrapping them with bacon makes them even better. This is a great dinner recipe for the family, or a perfect appetizer for your next party. I'm betting this will turn out to be one of your favorite recipes!

    How to Make the Dipping Sauce

    These Bacon Wrapped Scallops are so delicious! Scallops are a favorite food in my home, and wrapping them with bacon makes them even better. This is a great dinner recipe for the family, or a perfect appetizer for your next party. I'm betting this will turn out to be one of your favorite recipes!

    Combine ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 ½ tablespoons Sriracha, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.

    Stir well and refrigerate until serving scallops.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long should scallops be cooked?

    Scallops cook pretty quickly, but as these are bacon wrapped, we cooked them for about 7 minutes before turning them for another 7 minutes. You want the scallops cooked through and each piece of bacon crispy.

    How long can scallops keep in the refrigerator?

    Cooked scallops will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator. These will be just as delicious the next day!

    How do you Reheat Scallops?

    Simply place the scallops on parchment paper or aluminum foil on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until hot.

    How Many Scallops Should You Serve?

    Usually, a serving of scallops is 3-4 per person.

    💭 Top Tips

    It's best to leave the bacon in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. It will make it easier to work with.

    Don't skip drying the scallops. They will never get crispy if they are wet going into the oven.

    What to Serve with Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

    These bacon-wrapped scallops would make an elegant appetizer with a glass of white wine before dinner. Take them to your next gathering!

    You could also serve this delicious appetizer with classic mushrooms and my favorite bruschetta recipe for a whole meal of appetizers.

    These bacon-wrapped scallops would make a wonderful main course with asparagus, green beans, my favorite mango slaw recipe, or quinoa chickpea salad.

    And for dessert, try this Apple Tart Tatin I learned to make from Viking Cruise Lines or this super easy and delicious jello parfait.

    Looking for other seafood recipes? This seafood salad recipe I learned to make in Puerto Vallarta is the bomb, y'all! You are going to love it!

    You might also want to try some of these Cruise ship seafood recipes.

    More Seafood Recipes

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    These Bacon Wrapped Scallops are so delicious! Scallops are a favorite food in my home, and wrapping them with bacon makes them even better. This is a great dinner recipe for the family, or a perfect appetizer for your next party. I'm betting this will turn out to be one of your favorite recipes!

    Recipe

    These Bacon Wrapped Scallops are so delicious! Scallops are a favorite food in my home, and wrapping them with bacon makes them even better. This is a great dinner recipe for the family, or a perfect appetizer for your next party. I'm betting this will turn out to be one of your favorite recipes!

    Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    You'll love this recipe for Broiled Bacon Wrapped Scallops! It's so easy and so delicious! I make this for parties and they are gone in no time. 
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Equipment

    • Wooden skewers

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for the Scallops

    • 1 ½ pounds scallops rinsed and dried
    • 1 pound thin sliced bacon strips cut in half crosswise
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • salt to taste

    Ingredients for Dipping Sauce

    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 ½ T Sriracha
    • 1 T minced garlic
    • 1 T finely chopped lemon balm or lemon zest in equal amount

    Instructions

    Make the Dipping Sauce First

    • Soak wooden skewers while you are preparing the dip and drying scallops.
    • Make the dipping sauce by combining mayonnaise, Sriracha, and minced garlic. Stir will and refrigerate until serving scallops.

    How to Make the Scallops

    • It's best to leave the bacon in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. It will make it easier to work with.
    • Preheat your oven broiler.
    • Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
    • Cut bacon in half crosswise.
    • Wrap each scallop with a piece of bacon.
    • Attach 3 scallops to a wooden skewer.
    • Place the bacon wrapped scallops onto the baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper.
    • Cook them in the broiler for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Turn the scallops once halfway through at 7 to 9 minutes.
    • Serve with the Dipping Sauce on the Side.
      Optional: For a nice presentation, serve the scallops plated on a bed of fresh kale leaves or butter lettuce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Nina

      December 13, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      I would like to make the bacon wrapped scallops scallops but my broiler has a high and low setting. Which setting would I use and how far from the broiler would I put the pan.

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        December 23, 2021 at 11:45 pm

        Hi Nina,

        Sorry I did not see this before. Use the low setting and middle rack. You could put them on the top rack for a minute or two to brown them a bit.

        Reply
    2. Julie Wood

      August 11, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      This is an incredible easy recipe to make scallops! I want to make these for an easy dinner. We love the taste of Scallops!

      Reply
    3. john hutchens

      August 10, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      these sound good. I love scallops and bacon but never thought of a recipe with them together. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply

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