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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!
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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. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 347kcal

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